The other half of the brain

被引：33

作者：

Fields, RD ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] NICHHD, Nervous Syst Dev & Plast Div, Rockville, MD 20852 USA

[2] Univ Maryland, Neurosci & Cognit Sci Program, College Pk, MD 20742 USA

来源：

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN | 2004年 / 290卷 / 04期

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D O I：

10.1038/scientificamerican0404-54

中图分类号：

O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];

学科分类号：

07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;

摘要：

The role of glial cells in the thinking and learning process is highlighted. This theory of glial cells playing a role in the brain's working is in contrast to a half a century old belief that only neurons play an active role. However, recent research has indicated that astrocyte glia activate distant neurons to help form memories. Researchers have also indicated that Schwann glia could be the key to treating nerve diseases.

引用

页码：54 / 61

页数：8

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