Scientific Reports
Brain immune cell density dipped then rose in macaques
A tissue study of 15 female rhesus macaques, from late gestation to 32.4 years, found lower density after birth and higher density later.A tissue study of 15 female rhesus macaques, from late gestation to 32.4 years, found lower density after birth and higher density later.
Cross-sectional studyImmune response
Who was studied15 female rhesus macaques
What changedBrain immune cell density fell after birth, then rose through adulthood and aging
The catchOnly 15 females represented the full age range