All articles tagged with #glia
Researchers have developed a new experimental drug derived from a brain protein called ODN that can help with weight loss and blood sugar control without causing nausea or vomiting, unlike current medications like Ozempic. The drug has shown promising results in animal studies, and human trials are planned within two years.
Scientists have discovered a new type of brain cell, a hybrid of neurons and glia, that can release glutamate, a neurotransmitter crucial for neuron-to-neuron communication. This discovery ends a long-standing debate in neuroscience and sheds light on the complexity and specificity of brain function. The newly discovered cells have been found to play a role in cognitive function, movement control, and prevention of epileptic seizures. The findings may lead to the development of targeted treatments for brain diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Further research is needed to explore the distribution and functions of these hybrid cells throughout the brain.
This article discusses various studies on the role of glia, calcium, and neural activity in synapse formation and neural circuit development. These findings have implications for understanding the mechanisms underlying cancer and may lead to new therapeutic approaches.