Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience has organized a series of Research Topics which aim to promote discussion or to change the perspective on experimental and clinical research in various areas of the field of neuroscience.
A prominent area of research in aging neuroscience is the relationship between microglia, glia, and Alzheimer's Disease including related dementias. The effect that microglia and glia can have on Alzheimer’s disease is hard to determine. Growing evidence suggests that microglia have protective properties against the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Yet conversely, other researchers have indicated that microglia can lead to synaptic loss and neurodegeneration. This disparity in impact on Alzheimer’s disease demonstrates one of the challenges faced by this field and highlights the need for exploration to delineate the relationship.
Therefore, to provide a critical evaluation of the state of research in the field of microglia and Alzheimer's Disease, leading experts have been invited by our Topic Editors to contribute their thoughts and perspectives on the current challenges, latest discoveries, recent technological advances, and future directions for the field.
The Research Topic will welcome submissions including but not limited to:
• Study of the mechanism through which microglia can cause synaptic loss
• Preventative measures to reduce the negative implications associated with microglia and glia
• Investigation into the neuroprotective properties of microglia
• Exploration into microglia as a preventative treatment for Alzheimer’s
• Treatment of synaptic loss caused by microglia and glia
• Opinions and Perspectives that focus on the disparity in impact of microglia on Alzheimer’s disease
This Research Topic solicits the submission of Opinion and Perspective articles on both animal and human models that provide editorialized analysis related to the scope of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias by established researchers in this area of expertise. Please note that while the submissions of Opinion and Perspective are strongly encouraged, we will be open to accepting other article types.
Please note that Abstract submission is strongly recommended.
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience has organized a series of Research Topics which aim to promote discussion or to change the perspective on experimental and clinical research in various areas of the field of neuroscience.
A prominent area of research in aging neuroscience is the relationship between microglia, glia, and Alzheimer's Disease including related dementias. The effect that microglia and glia can have on Alzheimer’s disease is hard to determine. Growing evidence suggests that microglia have protective properties against the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Yet conversely, other researchers have indicated that microglia can lead to synaptic loss and neurodegeneration. This disparity in impact on Alzheimer’s disease demonstrates one of the challenges faced by this field and highlights the need for exploration to delineate the relationship.
Therefore, to provide a critical evaluation of the state of research in the field of microglia and Alzheimer's Disease, leading experts have been invited by our Topic Editors to contribute their thoughts and perspectives on the current challenges, latest discoveries, recent technological advances, and future directions for the field.
The Research Topic will welcome submissions including but not limited to:
• Study of the mechanism through which microglia can cause synaptic loss
• Preventative measures to reduce the negative implications associated with microglia and glia
• Investigation into the neuroprotective properties of microglia
• Exploration into microglia as a preventative treatment for Alzheimer’s
• Treatment of synaptic loss caused by microglia and glia
• Opinions and Perspectives that focus on the disparity in impact of microglia on Alzheimer’s disease
This Research Topic solicits the submission of Opinion and Perspective articles on both animal and human models that provide editorialized analysis related to the scope of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias by established researchers in this area of expertise. Please note that while the submissions of Opinion and Perspective are strongly encouraged, we will be open to accepting other article types.
Please note that Abstract submission is strongly recommended.
