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An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process information, according to new research. An often-ignored type of cell in the brain ...

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Microglia (immune cells) and the RANK protein are essential for triggering puberty and maintaining fertility in the brain.