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Glial Biology
Glial cells are cells that are non-neuronal and are located within the central nervous system and the peripherial nervous system. They provide physical and metabolic support to neurons, including neuronal insulation and communication and nutrient and waste transport. Glial biology refers to the study of the molecular and cellural biology of glial cells.
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FEB 14, 2024Clinical & Molecular DX
According to the World Health Organization, over 55 million people around the world have dementia, and 10 million more a ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 30, 2023Clinical & Molecular DX
The accumulation of incorrectly folded proteins can lead to many physiological problems. Many neurodegenerative diseases ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 07, 2023Health & Medicine
When loud vibrations damage the cochlea, macrophages are activated. These immune system cells change morphology and gene ...Written By: Amielle MorenoSEP 23, 2022Genetics & Genomics
Scientists have been searching for an answer to the question of what makes us human for decades. Many have looked to our ...Written By: Carmen LeitchFEB 13, 2022Microbiology
Recent studies have shown that an Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection can be a precursor to multiple sclerosis; large, po ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJAN 02, 2022Cell & Molecular Biology
Glia were once thought of as cells that provide support to neurons in the brain. But researchers at the Crick Institute ...Written By: Carmen LeitchDEC 31, 2021Genetics & Genomics
Our bodies have some healing and regenerative capabilities. For most of us, cuts will mend, we'll recover from mild infe ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 19, 2021Cardiology
An image from Nina L. Kikel-Coury & Smith Lab shows neurons and astrocyte-like cardiac nexus glia in a zebrafish heart.Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 24, 2021Cell & Molecular Biology
Some people might say it's best to trust your gut, maybe because there is a 'second brain' there. The enteric nervous sy ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 03, 2021Neuroscience
Scientists trace the time duration of postmortem cell activity and gene expression in brain tissue to facilitate researc ...JUL 05, 2021Neuroscience
Researchers from France have found that astrocytes do more than support neurons in the central nervous system. They foun ...Written By: Annie LennonAPR 26, 2021Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers have now determined that an experimental stem cell therapy successfully repaired brain damage and improved m ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 24, 2021Genetics & Genomics
The brain is an organ that needs oxygen to survive, but it's been known that some brain cells can remain active afte ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 13, 2020Cell & Molecular Biology
As neurons fire, they enable us to think and move. They signal to one another where they meet at synapses, and at chemic ...Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 15, 2020Neuroscience
Billions of neurons communicate with each other through trillions of synapses to create a functioning, unique system we ...Sponsored By: Human Metabolome TechnologiesSEP 11, 2020Drug Discovery & Development
Type 2 diabetes affects around 10% of people in the US. Although there is no cure for it, there are some well-known meth ...Written By: Annie LennonJUN 26, 2020Cell & Molecular Biology
Neurons are a well-studied cell type in the brain. But another type of brain cell called glia has received less attentio ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 01, 2020Genetics & Genomics
A new therapeutic approach for Huntington's disease may aid patients with other neurodegenerative disorders.Written By: Carmen LeitchFEB 24, 2020Cell & Molecular Biology
Protein buildup is not only a problem for the brain, it can also impair muscles.Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 20, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
A team of scientists has discovered rare cells in the brains of mice; one set is only found in males and another set is ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 20, 2019Neuroscience
Schwann cells are octopus-like cells in the nervous system that wrap around nerve cells, jelly-roll fashion, to form a s ...Written By: Dr. Nina LichtenbergJUL 23, 2019Genetics & Genomics
A condition that affects 1 in 37 boys and 1 in 151 girls in the US, research is fast-showing that genetics account for 8 ...Written By: Annie LennonAPR 30, 2019Genetics & Genomics
A mutant fruit fly has helped researchers learn more about epileptic seizures, and opened up new avenues to potential th ...Written By: Carmen LeitchFEB 08, 2019Drug Discovery & Development
In a study published in Stem Cell Reports, scientists at Penn State University have developed a drug cocktail that conve ...Written By: Nouran Amin
FEB 14, 2024
Clinical & Molecular DX
According to the World Health Organization, over 55 million people around the world have dementia, and 10 million more a
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 30, 2023
Clinical & Molecular DX
The accumulation of incorrectly folded proteins can lead to many physiological problems. Many neurodegenerative diseases
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 07, 2023
Health & Medicine
When loud vibrations damage the cochlea, macrophages are activated. These immune system cells change morphology and gene
...
Written By:
Amielle Moreno
SEP 23, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
Scientists have been searching for an answer to the question of what makes us human for decades. Many have looked to our
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 13, 2022
Microbiology
Recent studies have shown that an Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection can be a precursor to multiple sclerosis; large, po
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 02, 2022
Cell & Molecular Biology
Glia were once thought of as cells that provide support to neurons in the brain. But researchers at the Crick Institute
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 31, 2021
Genetics & Genomics
Our bodies have some healing and regenerative capabilities. For most of us, cuts will mend, we'll recover from mild infe
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 19, 2021
Cardiology
An image from Nina L. Kikel-Coury & Smith Lab shows neurons and astrocyte-like cardiac nexus glia in a zebrafish heart.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 24, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
Some people might say it's best to trust your gut, maybe because there is a 'second brain' there. The enteric nervous sy
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 03, 2021
Neuroscience
Scientists trace the time duration of postmortem cell activity and gene expression in brain tissue to facilitate researc
...
JUL 05, 2021
Neuroscience
Researchers from France have found that astrocytes do more than support neurons in the central nervous system. They foun
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
APR 26, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers have now determined that an experimental stem cell therapy successfully repaired brain damage and improved m
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 24, 2021
Genetics & Genomics
The brain is an organ that needs oxygen to survive, but it's been known that some brain cells can remain active afte
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 13, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
As neurons fire, they enable us to think and move. They signal to one another where they meet at synapses, and at chemic
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 15, 2020
Neuroscience
Billions of neurons communicate with each other through trillions of synapses to create a functioning, unique system we
...
Sponsored By:
Human Metabolome Technologies
SEP 11, 2020
Drug Discovery & Development
Type 2 diabetes affects around 10% of people in the US. Although there is no cure for it, there are some well-known meth
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JUN 26, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
Neurons are a well-studied cell type in the brain. But another type of brain cell called glia has received less attentio
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 01, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
A new therapeutic approach for Huntington's disease may aid patients with other neurodegenerative disorders.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 24, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
Protein buildup is not only a problem for the brain, it can also impair muscles.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 20, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
A team of scientists has discovered rare cells in the brains of mice; one set is only found in males and another set is
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 20, 2019
Neuroscience
Schwann cells are octopus-like cells in the nervous system that wrap around nerve cells, jelly-roll fashion, to form a s
...
Written By:
Dr. Nina Lichtenberg
JUL 23, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
A condition that affects 1 in 37 boys and 1 in 151 girls in the US, research is fast-showing that genetics account for 8
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
APR 30, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
A mutant fruit fly has helped researchers learn more about epileptic seizures, and opened up new avenues to potential th
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 08, 2019
Drug Discovery & Development
In a study published in Stem Cell Reports, scientists at Penn State University have developed a drug cocktail that conve
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin