glia
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- noun
- /ˈɡliːə/
- Specialized
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glía
- One such cell is the specialized support cell in the retina called Müller glia.
- neurons and glia
- glia cells
- brain cells called glia
So it turns out that when we were sleeping, there are these little water channels that open up and the glia cells that protect our neurons.
- So it turns out that when we were sleeping, there are these little water channels that open up and the glia cells that protect our neurons.
- That burning sensation actually triggers the activation of release of certain compounds and molecules from glia, this brain cell type that supports neuron health.
- Is it, may I ask, is it accumulating in neurons in glia or in the blood vessels?
- If they could extend the time before those glia said enough, if they could release more adrenaline into the system, then subjects would keep going.
Examples
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Embryonic stem cells differentiate into hair cells and other cell types, including neurons and glia.
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So it turns out that when we were sleeping, there are these little water channels that open up and the glia cells that protect our neurons.
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They're a form of glia known as myelin.
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The most recent studies provide evidence that Müller glia also exhibit adult stem cell properties.
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In intelligence tests, it was found that on average, men used 6.5 times as much grey matter (neurons) as women, and that women used 9 times as much white matter (glia) as men (Haier et al.).
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The expression of aromatase in large amounts in the telencephalon and its presence in glia are two properties of brain aromatase that may be unique to songbirds.
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A recent paper from Pamela Raymond's lab at the University of Michigan examined the properties of Müller glia.
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With a deeper understanding of Müller glia, however, it may be possible to induce cells in the host to repair damage and create new cell types without the need for injections of embryonic cells.
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This demonstrates that Müller glia are multipotent and are capable of responding to environmental signals to alter their fate and produce specific cells to aid in the recovery of the retina.
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The three types of glia have different roles in the brain.
Synonyms
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A part of the brain and nerves that supports, protects, and helps nerve cells work
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Cells in the brain and spinal cord that support and protect nerve cells
A cell in the nervous system that supports and protects nerve cells
A cell that supports and protects nerve cells in the nervous system
Surface Forms
Etymology
Glia comes from a Greek word glia meaning 'glue', the same idea as the English word glue. They were named this because they hold and support neurons, which is why glia are the brain's support cells.