Astrocytes as a reservoir for new neurons in the brain
Astrocyte means ‘star cell’. Because of their intrinsic similarity with adult neural stem cells, astrocytes may emerge as stars of the brain, harboring an intrinsic neurogenic capacity that could one day be harnessed for therapeutic purposes.
(Image credit: Jens Magnusson)
Dynamics of oligodendrocyte generation and myelination
In a recent article, Maggie Yeung and colleagues explored oligodendrocyte turnover in brain from patients suffering multiple sclerosis. They found an unexpected dynamic of oligodendrocyte renewal. Have a look at the article abstract to learn more.
(Oligodendrocyte generation dynamics in multiple sclerosis, Nature, 2019)