Glial role is more than structural support

by Jay Gunkelman - March 8, 2013

It is becoming more and more obvious that the role traditionally identified for Glia as "structural support" understates their importance.  This article suggests that astrocytes in humans, which are larger than in other animals, may be responsible for human's larger mental capacity. 

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130307145305.htm