Glia, also called glial cells (gliocytes) or neuroglia, are non- neuronal cells in the central nervous system (the brain and the spinal cord) and in the peripheral nervous system that do not produce electrical …

The term glia (from the Greek word meaning “glue”) reflects the nineteenth-century presumption that these cells held the nervous system together in some way. The word has survived, despite the lack …

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Dec 15, 2025 · Glial cells are a type of cell that provides physical and chemical support to neurons and maintains their environment. Located in the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system, …

Aug 6, 2024 · Glia is a blanket term that refers to several very different cell-types: astrocytes, microglia and oligodendrocytes (as well as their antecedents, oligodendrocyte precursor cells).

Glia are non-neuronal cells (i.e. not nerves) of the brain and nervous system. There are a variety of subtypes of glial cells, including astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and microglia, each of which is …

Glia is the top neurobiology journal for research into glial cells (also called gliocytes or neuroglia). Articles cover all aspects of glial cell biology in health and disease.

Jul 22, 2025 · The human nervous system, often recognized for its intricate network of neurons, also contains a diverse population of cells known as glia. These cells, historically viewed as “nerve glue” …

Today, we know that these glia serve a variety of functions; unfortunately, the misnomer “glia”—derived from the Latin word for “glue”—is still used to describe these non-neuronal components of the …

Glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) is defined as a potent neurotrophic factor produced by glial cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems, which protects and supports motor neurons, …