Astrocytes are neural cells of ectodermal, neuroepithelial origin that provide for homeostasis
and defense of the central nervous system (CNS). Astrocytes are highly heterogeneous in …

Convincing evidence has repeatedly shown that new neurons are produced in the
mammalian brain into adulthood. Adult neurogenesis has been best described in the …

The mammalian brain consists of millions to billions of cells that are organized into many cell
types with specific spatial distribution patterns and structural and functional properties …

The hypothalamus is one of the most complex brain structures involved in homeostatic
regulation. Defining cell composition and identifying cell-type-specific transcriptional …

The fertility and survival of an individual rely on the ability of the periphery to promptly,
effectively, and reproducibly communicate with brain neural networks that control …

Cerebrospinal fluid conveys many physiologically important signaling factors through the
ventricular cavities of the brain. We investigated the transport of cerebrospinal fluid in the …

New neurons continue to be generated in the dentate gyrus throughout life, providing this
region of the hippocampus with exceptional structural plasticity, but the function of this …

Communication between the periphery and the brain is key for maintaining energy
homeostasis. To do so, peripheral signals from the circulation reach the brain via the …

Ependymal cells are indispensable components of the central nervous system (CNS). They
originate from neuroepithelial cells of the neural plate and show heterogeneity, with at least …

The diverse functions of glial cells prompt the question to which extent specific subtypes may
be devoted to a specific function. We discuss this by reviewing one of the most recently …