Neurons may get all the glory, but they would be nothing without glial cells. While brain cells do the heavy lifting in the nervous system, it's the glia that provide nutrients, clean up waste ...

But neurons are not alone in the brain or elsewhere in the nervous system: Brain cells called glia play various supporting roles to keep the system running smoothly. Between the axon of a ...

Astrocytes, star-shape glial cells in the brain, were once simply considered support cells for neurons. However, neuroscientists have recently realized they have many other functions: studies have ...

For many years, glia cells, non-neuronal cells present in the same numbers as neurons in the brain, were thought to play only a supporting role, providing structure, insulation, and nutrients for ...

What's more, evidence is growing that dysregulated glia might be mediators of disease pathogenesis in themselves. Thus, the expression of mutant-superoxide dismutase 1, mutant ataxin, mutant ...

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital used single-cell sequencing techniques to study retinal cells called Müller glia, showing that these cells have a unique set of "pliancy genes ...

In the upcoming Romanian League clash, fans can expect a fierce battle between Sepsi and Glia Busa, two teams fighting for their place in the league. This match not only holds importance for the teams ...