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Blood cells replace immune cells in ageing human brain

Nature published research detailing how somatic mutations reveal the ontogeny of microglia in human ageing.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
  • Nature published the research on September 2, 2026.
  • The publication DOI is 10.1038/d41586-026-02694-z.
  • The California Institute of Technology invited applications for a tenure-track faculty position.
  • Tohoku University invited applications for principal investigator positions in medicine and dentistry.

Nature published a peer-reviewed research study on September 2, 2026, examining how blood cells replace the immune cells of the ageing human brain. The publication details findings under the DOI 10.1038/d41586-026-02694-z, referencing work by Belk and colleagues regarding the ontogeny of microglia in human ageing.

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Academic positions

The California Institute of Technology invited applications for a tenure-track faculty position in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering within its Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. The Chinese Academy of Sciences sought candidates for high-level talent recruitment through the We-Scientist Plan at the Dongguan Institute of Materials Science and Technology. The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center listed tenure-track faculty positions for physician-scientists in gene regulation, molecular biology, and omics. Tohoku University invited applications for principal investigator positions in medicine and dentistry.

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