Glia-to-neuron ratio

Glia-to-neuron ratio is associated with lifespan in mammals.

“The glia-to-neuron ratio is alternatively associated with maximum lifespan after controlling for neuron density.”

AnimalsAfter controlling for neuron densityprimary visual cortex

Separable cellular correlates of visual acuity and lifespan in mammalian primary visual cortex

bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)·10 Apr 2026Preprint