Neuroglia Collection

Hippocampus brain tissue
Hippocampus tissue. Light micrograph of a sagittal (side view) section through the hippocampus of the brain showing the nerve cells within it

Immunofluorescent LM of neurons & astrocytes
Immunofluorescent Light Micrograph of a network of neurons and astrocyte cells, in brain cortex. In the foreground, nerve fibres of neurons (green) are seen in a fine branching network

Glial stem cell culture, light micrograph
Glial stem cell culture. Fluorescent light micrograph of glial stem cells producing the protein NG2 (red) as they mature. These stem cells can differentiate into several types of glial cells

Nerve cells
Immunofluorescent Light Micrograph of neuron cells and astrocytes in mammalian spinal cord. Here, neuron cells stain red: the cell body appears pink

Cross-section diagram of a human nerve fascicle, including a bundle of nerve fibres, blood vessels and myelin sheath

Illustration of Oligodendrocyte glia cell or neuroglia

Schematic of the hypothalamus receiving nerve impulses from the body and sending messages to the circulatory and nervous system

Nerve with myelin sheath, seen in lower right, connects with muscle. Blood vessel and immune cells are seen in the center and upper right of image

Neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder of the nervous system
A genetic disorder of the nervous system, neurofibromatosis causes tumors to form on nerves throughout the body, including a type of tumor called an optic nerve glioma that can result in childhood

Directed differentiation of multipotential human neural progenitor cells
Human neural progenitor cells were isolated under selective culture conditions from the developing human brain and directed through lineage differentiation to GFAP + (glial fibrillary acid protein)

Astrocyte brain cells, light micrograph
Astrocyte brain cells. Fluorescence light micrograph of primary astrocyte cells from the brain of a mouse. Astrocytes have numerous branches of connective tissue that provide support

Brain glial cells, light micrograph C016 / 0524
Brain glial cells. Light micrograph of a section through brain tissue, showing numerous glial cells (dark). Glial cells, or neuroglia, are non-neural cells of the central nervous system (CNS)

Brain glial cells, light micrograph C016 / 0523
Brain glial cells. Light micrograph of a section through brain tissue, showing numerous glial cells (dark). Glial cells, or neuroglia, are non-neural cells of the central nervous system (CNS)

Nervous system cells, artwork C017 / 3423
Nervous system cells. Computer artwork showing neurons (nerve cells, purple), astrocytes (green) and a blood vessel (along right)

Microglial white blood cell, SEM C019 / 0247
Microglial white blood cell, SEM

Microglial white blood cell, SEM C019 / 0246
Microglia. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an activated microglial white blood cell. This immune system cell is found in the brain and spinal cord

Microglial white blood cell, SEM C019 / 0245
Microglia. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an activated microglial white blood cell. This immune system cell is found in the brain and spinal cord

Brain cell, TEM C014 / 0358
Brain cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an oligodendrocyte in human brain tissue. Oligodendrocytes occur in both the white

Brain cell, TEM C014 / 0359
Brain cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an oligodendrocyte in human brain tissue. Oligodendrocytes occur in both the white

Brain cells, TEM C013 / 4801
Brain cells. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through oligodendrocytes (dark) in human brain tissue, showing free ribosomes (dark green dots), golgi apparatus (curved brown lines)

Brain cells, TEM C013 / 4800
Brain cells. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through oligodendrocytes in human brain tissue, showing free ribosomes (dark pink dots), golgi apparatus (curved brown lines)

Brain cell, TEM C013 / 4799
Brain cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an oligodendrocyte in human brain tissue, showing free ribosomes (dark brown dots), golgi apparatus (curved orange lines)

Brain cell, TEM C013 / 4798
Brain cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through an oligodendrocyte in human brain tissue, showing free ribosomes (dark blue dots), golgi apparatus (curved light blue lines)

Brain cortex tissue, light micrograph
Brain cortex tissue. Light micrograph of a section through tissue from the cortex of the brain. The cortex, or grey matter, is the outer layer of the brain

Retina blood vessel and nerve cells
Retina cells. Fluorescent light micrograph of cells in the retina, the light-sensitive membrane that lines the back of the eyeball

Human spinal cord, light micrograph

Brain lining, SEM
Brain lining. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the lining of the brain, showing the ciliary hairs (green) of ependymal cells

Glial stem cell culture, light micrograph
Glial stem cell culture. Fluorescent light micrograph of glial stem cells producing the proteins NG2 (green) and OLIG2 (oligodendrocyte lineage transcription factor 2, red) as they mature

Brain cells in culture, light micrograph
Brain cells in culture. Fluorescent light micrograph of a microglial cell (upper left) and an oligodendrocyte (centre) from a human brain

Glial cells, SEM
Glial cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a glial cell (centre). Glial cells are nervous system cells that provide structural support and protection for neurons (nerve cells)

Nerve cells and glial cells, SEM
Nerve cells and glial cells, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The nerve cells have small cell bodies (orange) and fine extensions called axons and dendrites (brown)

Glial cell, SEM
Glial cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a cultured glial cell (centre). Glial cells are nervous system cells that provide structural support and protection for neurons (nerve cells)

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Neuroglia, also known as glial cells, are the unsung heroes of our nervous system. These remarkable cells play a crucial role in supporting and protecting our neurons. In an immunofluorescent light micrograph of neurons and astrocytes, we can see the intricate network they form within the hippocampus brain tissue. The vibrant colors highlight their presence amidst the nerve cells, emphasizing their importance. Moving to a glial stem cell culture captured under a light microscope, we witness these versatile cells in action. Their ability to differentiate into various types of glial cells is truly awe-inspiring. A scanning electron microscope image reveals another aspect of neuroglia's work - safeguarding our brain lining. In this SEM image, we observe how these specialized cells create a protective barrier that shields our precious neural tissue from harm. But neuroglia's responsibilities extend beyond just the brain; they even lend their support to other parts of our body. As shown in an SEM image of fallopian tube cells, these glial cells ensure proper functioning and communication throughout different systems. Delving deeper into their structure, a cross-section diagram illustrates how neuroglia interact with nerve fibers and blood vessels while enveloping them with myelin sheaths. This complex arrangement facilitates efficient transmission of nerve impulses throughout our body. An illustration showcases one specific type - oligodendrocyte glia cell. These unique structures wrap around axons forming myelin sheaths that enhance signal conduction speed along nerves. Zooming out for a broader view, a schematic depicts how the hypothalamus receives vital nerve impulses from various regions within our body. Neuroglia assist in processing this information accurately so that appropriate responses can be generated by other parts of the brain or organs. Another fascinating aspect is revealed through an image where we see a nerve connecting with muscle fibers via its myelin sheath at its lower right end.