Moreover, the investigation into microglial dysfunction in the context of COVID-19 has revealed that systemic inflammation, particularly related to IL-1 and IL-6, is associated with neurovascular inflammation and focal neuropathologies, suggesting a critical role for microglia in the neurological manifestations of the disease (ref: Fekete doi.org/10.1038/s41593-025-01871-z/). The study of endosomal-lysosomal organellar assembly (ELYSA) structures in mouse oocytes has also shed light on the coordination of lysosomal degradation systems during embryogenesis, which may have implications for understanding cellular degradation processes in neuropathologies (ref: Satouh doi.org/10.7554/eLife.99358/). Collectively, these studies underscore the intricate molecular mechanisms at play in neuropathology, paving the way for novel therapeutic strategies.