Neuroglia at the Crossroads: Emerging Insights into Neurological Disease Mechanisms

Dear Colleagues,

Glial cells, once regarded as passive support cells in the nervous system, are now recognized as dynamic regulators of brain homeostasis, immunity, synaptic plasticity, and neurovascular integrity. Recent discoveries have highlighted their central role in the pathophysiology of a wide range of neurological diseases, from neurodevelopmental disorders and epilepsy to neurodegeneration, stroke, and neuroinflammation. This Special Issue, “Neuroglia at the Crossroads: Emerging Insights into Neurological Disease Mechanisms”,  aims to capture the rapidly evolving landscape of glial research and provide a curated collection of cutting-edge studies that explore how astrocytes, microglia, oligodendrocytes, and other glial subtypes contribute to disease onset, progression, and potential recovery.

We invite contributions that dissect glial signaling pathways, glia–neuron and glia–vascular interactions, and metabolic and immune functions of glia, as well as studies leveraging omics, imaging, and novel in vitro/in vivo models. Of particular interest are investigations revealing context-dependent glial plasticity, cell-type-specific vulnerabilities, or the therapeutic potential of glia-targeted interventions. Both original research and in-depth reviews will be considered.

By bringing together interdisciplinary insights, “Neuroglia at the Crossroads” will serve as a vital reference point for researchers and clinicians alike—illuminating how decoding glial biology may hold the key to solving some of the most challenging problems in neuroscience today.

Dr. Ruoli Chen
Guest Editor

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