The other cells, neuroglia, were believed to function as ... Fortunately, investigating glial cells may help meet both of those aims. "From all the data we have, we know that there seems to ...

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.

Alzheimer’s disease affects the major two types of brain cells, neurones and neuroglia. For a long time glial cells have been thought to have a purely supportive role. However, recent work and more ...