Glia

GLIA is a leading international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the cellular and molecular biology of glial cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems. Established as a premier publication in the neurosciences, the journal serves as the official journal of the International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN) and is published by Wiley. Its scope encompasses a broad range of topics, including astrocyte, oligodendrocyte, microglia, and Schwann cell biology, glial-neuronal communication, myelination, neuroinflammation, glial contributions to neurodegenerative diseases, brain tumors such as gliomas, and the role of glia in development, plasticity, and repair. The journal publishes original research articles, comprehensive reviews, rapid communications, and occasionally special issues focused on emerging themes in glial science. With an Impact Factor of 5.5000 (2026) and a prestigious Q1 ranking in its JCR category, GLIA is recognized as a top-tier journal in the field, attracting high-quality submissions from leading laboratories worldwide. Its target audience includes neuroscientists, cell biologists, neurologists, oncologists, and pharmacologists interested in the fundamental and translational aspects of glial function. The journal offers optional open access for authors who wish to make their work freely available, and it maintains rigorous peer-review standards to ensure the publication of significant and reproducible findings. As a cornerstone of glial research literature, GLIA continues to shape our understanding of how these essential cells support, protect, and modulate neural activity in health and disease.