The study suggests that glial shape may not be "hard-wired" by genetics but is instead a to the local environment. A single type of glial cell may change its shape and function based on the specific neurons it supports at any given time. Follow-up Information If you're interested, I can:
The researchers generated a single-cell atlas of glia in two distinct circuits: the embryonic and the adult optic lobe . b5_102.mp4
Paper Summary: Morphological vs. Transcriptional Diversity in Drosophila Glia 1. Introduction The study suggests that glial shape may not