First evidence that the brain’s native dendritic cells can muster an immune response
Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 20:28
in Biology & Nature
The human brain is a delicate organ, robustly defended. A thick skull shields it from any direct exposure to the outside world, and the blood-brain barrier keeps out any foreign substances that are circulating within. New research shows that the brain may have its own specialized immune defenses, too.