Most neuroscience research carried out up to date has primarily focused on neurons, the most renowned type of cell in the human brain. As a result, the unique functions of other brain cell types are ...

Recent evidence has shown that the modulation of astrocyte activity, for example by the reduction of the production of nitric oxide, may prevent retinal ganglion cell death in ocular hypertension.

Functional anatomy of the retina. Metabolic interactions in the retina between blood vessels (red), astrocytes (yellow), Müller cells (purple), and glutamatergic neurons (blue). Glucose (green ...