When did Patricia Brennan receive recognition for her work?
Early 2000s
1993
Late 1980s
Late 1990s
Answer
In 1993, Brennan was honored for her work on glial cells. Brennan and her colleagues discovered that glial cells, which had previously been thought to be passive cells that supported neurons, actually play an active role in regulating brain function. This discovery helped to shed light on the role of glial cells in a variety of neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis.
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