VLCFAs (very-long-chain fatty acids) are the most abundant fatty acids in myelin. Hence,
during demyelination or aging, glia are exposed to higher levels of VLCFA than normal. We …

Glial cells are an essential component of the nervous system of vertebrates and
invertebrates. In the human brain, glia are as numerous as neurons, yet the importance of …

Neuroglia represent a diverse population of non-neuronal cells in the nervous systems, be
that peripheral, central, enteric or autonomic nervous system. Arguably, these cells …

In the central nervous system (CNS), functional tasks are often allocated to distinct
compartments. This is also evident in the Drosophila CNS where synapses and dendrites …

Glia have an emergent role in brain aging and disease. In the Drosophila melanogaster
brain, ensheathing glia function as phagocytic cells and respond to acute neuronal damage …

Thirst emerges from a range of cellular changes that ultimately motivate an animal to
consume water. Although thirst-responsive neuronal signals have been reported, the full …

Many comparative neurobiological studies seek to connect sensory or behavioural attributes
across taxa with differences in their brain composition. Recent studies in vertebrates suggest …

Long-lived cells such as terminally differentiated postmitotic neurons and glia must cope
with the accumulation of damage over the course of an animal's lifespan. How long-lived …

Highlights•Drosophila glia share many properties with their mammalian
counterparts.•Different subpopulations of glia cells cooperate to support neuronal energy …

In social insects, workers and queens arise from the same genome but display profound
differences in behavior and longevity. In Harpegnathos saltator ants, adult workers can …