Research Reacts 1: Glia - Friend or Foe?

Welcome to Research Reacts! 

This is our little sub-series within NeuroNotes, where we talk through new research papers that we think will be interesting or useful for people living with neurological conditions.

In this first episode, we cover a review published in January 2026 titled “Glial Cells as Key Mediators in the Pathophysiology of Neurodegenerative Diseases”, by Bogus and colleagues (yes - real name!)

🔗 Full paper here: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms27020884

This fascinating review collates the emerging science around glia, the long overlooked cells of the nervous system, and the roles they may play in the disease processes of Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, and ALS. 

Tune in to learn more!