Does Calcium Overload Mark Dendritic Spines for Destruction?
In a mouse model of cortical multiple sclerosis, microglia and monocytes swooped in to gobble up synapses when dendritic calcium rose. Spines grew back once inflammation subsided.
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In a mouse model of cortical multiple sclerosis, microglia and monocytes swooped in to gobble up synapses when dendritic calcium rose. Spines grew back once inflammation subsided.
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In response to an FDA request, the drug’s sponsor submitted new data analyses. The agency moved the action date to June 7.
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