Double agent: Glial cells can protect or kill neurons, vision

(University of Montreal) Scientists have identified a double agent in the eye that, once triggered, can morph from neuron protector to neuron killer. The discovery has significant health implications since the neurons killed through this process results in vision loss and blindness. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

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This entry was written by EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science, posted on January 31, 2010 at 9:00 pm, and filed under Uncategorized.