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DNA damage in microglia leads to neurodegeneration

IMBB researchers discovered DNA damage triggers cytosolic DNA buildup in microglia, provoking an immune reaction in mouse brain that triggers neuronal cell death. IMBB researchers devised an anti-inflammatory method to target microglia, remove cytosolic DNAs, and delay neurodegeneration onset.

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