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Nature 457, 675-677 (5 February 2009) | doi:10.1038/457675a; Published online 4 February 2009
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Neuroscience: Glia — more than just brain glue
Nicola J. Allen1 & Ben A. Barres1
Abstract
Glia make up most of the cells in the brain, yet until recently they were believed to have only a passive, supporting role. It is now becoming increasingly clear that these cells have other functions: they make crucial contributions to the formation, operation and adaptation of neural circuitry.
How do glia differ from neurons?The defining characteristic of a neuron is its ability to transmit rapid electrical signals in the form of action potentials.
- Nicola J. Allen and Ben A. Barres are in the Department of Neurobiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California 94305-5125, USA.
Email: njallen@stanford.edu
Email: barres@stanford.edu
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