Astrocytes are neural cells of ectodermal, neuroepithelial origin that provide for homeostasis
and defense of the central nervous system (CNS). Astrocytes are highly heterogeneous in …

Astrocytes are housekeepers of the central nervous system (CNS) and are important for
CNS development, homeostasis and defence. They communicate with neurones and other …

An essential aspect of normal brain function is the bidirectional interaction and
communication between neurons and neighbouring glial cells. To this end, the brain has …

Sensory neurons with cell bodies in dorsal root ganglia (DRG) represent a useful model to
study axon regeneration. Whereas regeneration and functional recovery occurs after …

The mechanisms controlling the post-natal maturation of astrocytes play a crucial role in
ensuring correct synaptogenesis. We show that mitochondrial biogenesis in developing …

In the last years, the classical view of glial cells (in particular of astrocytes) as a simple
supportive cell for neurons has been replaced by a new vision in which glial cells are active …

Recent breakthroughs in neuroscience have led to the awareness that we should revise our
traditional mode of thinking and studying the CNS, ie by isolating the privileged network of …

The hypothalamus regulates energy homeostasis by integrating environmental and internal
signals to produce behavioral responses to start or stop eating. Many satiation signals are …

Accumulating evidence suggests that epigenetic alterations lie behind the induction and
maintenance of neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain is usually a chronic condition caused by …

Neurons in the somatic, sympathetic, and parasympathetic ganglia are surrounded by
envelopes consisting of satellite glial cells (SGCs). Recently, it has become clear that SGCs …