Written on 30-10-2020

Microglia are cells that act as the immune system for the brain, becoming inflamed and attacking when they detect a threat—but research suggests they also might be involved in alcohol dependence. Studies on both rodent and human brains have shown that the number of microglia in parts of the brain, as well as neuroinflammation, can reflect alcoholism and change alcohol dependence.

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