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Researchers had previously assumed neurons might follow structures in the brain called glial scaffolds, which guide neurons to the right place during development.
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K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Brains aren’t just made of neurons; they’re surrounded by glial cells, some of which envelop the neuronal junctions.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2026
The glial cells have no smooth muscle cells.
—Amanda Erickson, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
The organoids showed cell death, inflammation and glial scarring, closely mimicking what happens in the human body after severe injury.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
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K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Brains aren’t just made of neurons; they’re surrounded by glial cells, some of which envelop the neuronal junctions.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2026
The glial cells have no smooth muscle cells.
—Amanda Erickson, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
The organoids showed cell death, inflammation and glial scarring, closely mimicking what happens in the human body after severe injury.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Glial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glial. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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