Microglia 101: The Brain’s Immune Sentinels
The brain is primarily isolated from the rest of the body, it is protected from the body’s immune system by blood brain barrier. The central nervous system (CNS) has its own specialised immune cells called microglia. These highly dynamic cells continuously survey the brain’s environment, immediately responding to injuries, infection and changes in neural activity. Microglia are also play important role in shaping brain development, maintaining neural circuits and influence
Astrocytes 101: The Brain's Powerhouses
When. we think about the brain, neurons usually steal the spotlight. The fire action potential, transmit information and form the circuites underlying thought and behavior. Yet neurons make only about half of the brain's cells. The rest are glial cells and among them, astrocytes are arguably the most versatile and influential. Once dismissed as passive "support cells," astrocytes are now recognized as active regulators of brain development, signalling, metabolism, and disease
The Unsung Heroes of the Brain: An Introduction to Glial Cells
When we think about the brain, neurons often take center stage as the powerhouse of thought, memory, and movement. But what if we told...
