Glial cells come in many forms, but three major types are currently recognized: astrocytes, oligodendrocytes and microglia. The first are primarily involved in creating the blood-brain barrier and ...

A paralyzed man received an injection of reprogrammed stem cells that helped him stand and move on his own again.

The Brain Prize 2025 went to neuro-oncologists Michelle Monje and Frank Winkler for pioneering the field of cancer n.

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 ...

Model allowed researchers to better understand the complex molecular mechanisms that determine the robustness, flexibility, ...

Researchers have succeeded in genetically modifying cells in the human retina. To restore vision in severe degenerative eye ...

Glia are a non-neuronal category of cells that do not transmit electrical signals but still form an important part of the nervous system. Glial cells provide structural and other kinds of support ...

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), commonly referred to as glioblastoma, is a malignant intracranial tumor derived from glial ...

The researchers discussed how NCC regulates the balance between different types of brain cells, such as neural progenitors, neurons, and glial cells, ensuring the proper structure and function of ...

All kinds of cells in your body need vitamin B12. That includes red blood cells and glial cells – the kind that protect your nerves. But your body doesn't make this nutrient on its own.

Pharmaceutical companies ramp up efforts to get the brain’s immune cells to help treat Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions, but not everyone agrees the approach will be effective.

Additionally, they highlighted how NCC extends beyond neurons, affecting other brain cell types. For example, in the aging ...