Microglia are a type of small macrophage-like glial cell in the central nervous system. Microglia can engage in phagocytosis, and are involved in immune responses within, as well as the ...

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid required for the synthesis of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that governs mood, appetite, and sleep. Even though tryptophan is present in a variety of foods ...

Background: Degradation pathways of Tryptophan (TRP) are implicated in a spectrum of physiological adaptations and outcomes associated with pregnancy. The immunomodulatory role of TRP and its ...

During development, there are known sex-related differences in how microglia function. But into adulthood, there was thought to be less variation in how they behave. Microglia maintain neuronal ...

Microglia, the brain's immune cells, exhibit altered gene expression and a weakened immune response as they age, potentially contributing to neurological disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Eating the right foods throughout the day could be the key to a good night’s rest. A growing body of research has found that some foods can help your body produce optimal levels of hormones that ...

1 Department of Pediatrics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China 2 Department of Endocrinology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China Background: D ...