Glia derives from the greek word for glue
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Glia derives from the greek word for glue, but in reality they do so much more than provide structural support. From protection to insulation, this group of brain cells are incredibly diverse in their shapes and functions – and we’re learning more everyday!
In this video by our hashtag#ElectronMicroscopy team, shows a pyramidal neuron (PyC) surrounded by 8 glia brain cells – 5 microglia (MG) and 3 oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPC).
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