Macrophage

Hijacking the Host Defenses Gives Bacteria an Advantage

Hijacking the Host Defenses Gives Bacteria an Advantage

25.01.2021

Systems Biology, Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

A metabolic switch in microbe-fighting macrophages signals bacteria to convert them to hotels with amenities

Characterization of macrophages (green) and axons (red) in brown adipose tissue (BAT) using two-photon fluorescence microscopy imaging

“Big Eater” Cells’ New Role – in Preventing Obesity

28.09.2017

Nutrition, Systems Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology

New research shows these immune cells are also crucial to maintaining harmony, including that of heat-producing fat cells

Macrophages in the brain shown in green

“Big Eaters” Get a Makeover

07.12.2014

Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Genetics

Voracious immune cells turn out to be uniquely adaptable to their surroundings

Weizmann Institute Scientists Devise an Approach For 'Recruiting' an Immune System Response to Partial Spinal Cord Injuries

Weizmann Institute Scientists Devise an Approach For 'Recruiting' an Immune System Response to Partial Spinal Cord Injuries

01.02.2000

Brain & Behavior, Immunology

Several years ago, a team of Weizmann researchers found that immune cells known as macrophages may be 'recruited' to...

Innovative Treatment Enables Paralyzed Rats to Regain Partial Use of Their Hind Legs

Innovative Treatment Enables Paralyzed Rats to Regain Partial Use of Their Hind Legs

30.06.1998

Brain & Behavior

REHOVOT, Israel -- June 30, 1998 -- Weizmann Institute scientists have managed to partially heal the damaged spinal cords...

New Concept Explains Why Mammals Can't Repair Central Nervous System Damage

New Concept Explains Why Mammals Can't Repair Central Nervous System Damage

16.09.1996

Brain & Behavior

REHOVOT, Israel -- September 17, 1996 -- Why is it that humans and other mammals are left permanently paralyzed...

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