Others have produced little spheres of human neural tissue by combining neurons, astrocytes, and microglia, all derived from induced pluripotent stem cells. Neurons in this system were more active ...

Microglia are a type of small macrophage-like glial cell in the central nervous system. Microglia can engage in phagocytosis, and are involved in immune responses within, as well as the ...

Glial cells, including microglia, astrocytes, and oligodendrocytes, serve as supportive cells in the central nervous system (CNS), but their abnormal activation can lead to DA neuron death and ...

Immune cells in the brain called microglia can partially break down large amyloid plaques characteristic of Alzheimer's disease by latching on to them, forming a sort of external stomach and ...

discover an astrocyte-to-neuron hydrogen peroxide signalling ... in the promotion of C1q deposition and synaptic phagocytosis by microglia.

Glutamate uptake is mainly accomplished by astrocytes which either convert glutamate to glutamine or feed it into their own metabolism. Normally, the astrocytic glutamate transporters are indirectly ...

The 97th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 2. All movie listings, titles, distributors, and credited artisans are not final and are subject to change.

If you don’t like Shrek, it’s because you haven’t seen it.Though it’s technically an animated film for children, there is an argument to be made that it’s more suited for adults. The ...

Neurons are the cells responsible for everything – walking, talking, thinking and breathing. Astrocytes provide energy to the neurons as well as structural support and protective functions. Other ...

Since its introduction in 2002 at the 74th Academy Awards, the Best Animated Feature category has emerged as a tribute to the realm of animation, with Shrek clinching the inaugural award.

However, neither of them is on our list of the best animated movies on Netflix because they’ll be leaving at the end of January. Fortunately, Minions is still hanging around in February if you ...