Half of the cells in the brain are neurons, the other half are glial cells. When scientists first discovered glia over a century ago, they thought that they simply held the neurons together. Their ...

Historically, attention paid to neurons has left glia overshadowed and overlooked — to our detriment. “In the last few years there has been growing appreciation that glial cells may contribute to many ...

The functions of glial cells include helping to support and nourish nerve cells, or neurons. Several types of glial cells exist. Glial cells are the “glue” of the nervous system, engaging in ...

Researchers have uncovered how non-neuronal cells in the brain – glial cells – play an active role in regulating sleep and ...

Homeostasis is the ability of living organisms to maintain stable internal conditions, such as temperature, hydration and ...

New studies show that astrocytes, long thought to be support cells in the brain, are crucial intermediaries for relaying messages to neurons.

Glial cells have been found to protect neurons by detecting and responding to damage in dendritic cilia. This mechanism involves two proteins, DGS-1 and FIG-1, which help glial cells monitor cilia ...

A lot of research is now focused on the interaction of neurons, glial cells and other immune cells. There's a big change happening in neuroscience. Researchers are taking a closer look at cells ...

but neurons do not work alone – glial cells, neurotransmitters, receptors, and other molecules form a vast communication web that governs everything from thought to behavior. Inside each neuron ...

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 ...

Diminishing energy production in aging neurons triggers senescence in nearby glial cells, which ordinarily support and protect neurons. With age, some cells in the brain enter a state of senescence: ...