Glial cells help support, connect, and protect the neurons of the central and peripheral nervous systems. They come in many shapes, sizes, and types, each performing specialized functions.

Brain regeneration and overall brain function involve glial cells. Essential role in supporting neurophysiological functions, cognition, and behaviour is played by glial cells.

Journal Reference: Yuki Asano, Daichi Sasaki, Yoko Ikoma, Ko Matsui. Glial tone of aggression. Neuroscience Research, 2023; DOI: 10.1016/j.neures.2023.11.008 ...

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Multidisciplinary Sciences have now shown that, in addition to neurons, special glial cells in the brain also produce amyloid beta. This finding ...

Scientists have studied how glial cells keep axons in shape. But comparatively few studies have investigated how glia protect and maintain dendrites and their delicate cilia.

Nibbling synapses: Glial cells eating of synapses may enhance learning and memory Date: November 2, 2022 Source: Tohoku University Summary: As our brains develop, cells within it 'eat' neuronal ...

Results from his Department of Neurogenetics have now shown: In addition to neurons, special glial cells – called oligodendrocytes – play an important role in plaque formation.

Like multiple sclerosis, the glial cells that produce myelin, a substance that insulates and supports the electrical signaling in nerve cells, are dysfunctional. The therapy is able to reverse the ...

Enhanced glucose uptake in glial cells might help fight AD. In Alzheimer’s disease and related neurodegenerative diseases, excess activation of glial cells causes neuroinflammation and damage to ...

Study: Decoding COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Immunometabolism in Central Nervous System: human brain normal glial and glioma cells by Raman imaging. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock *Important ...