astrocytes

Summary: Researchers have uncovered a surprising role for astrocytes—cells surrounding neurons—in deciding which memories are kept or forgotten. By manipulating …

Summary: Astrocytes, non-neuronal brain cells, have been shown to work alongside neurons to store and recall memories, reshaping our understanding …

Summary: Researchers have identified a novel therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease by focusing on astrocytes, non-neuronal brain cells involved in …

Summary: A new study reveals that astrocytes, a type of brain cell, can transform into nerve cells through changes in …

Summary: Astrocytes, star-shaped glial cells in the brain, play a crucial role in learning and memory by regulating synaptic plasticity. …

Summary: Researchers identified a key mechanism that detects when the brain needs an energy boost, involving astrocytes and the molecule …

Summary: Researchers discovered that astrocyte receptors impact cognitive function differently in male and female preclinical models. The study reveals that …

Summary: A new study found that some individuals show no Alzheimer’s symptoms despite having the disease’s brain processes. This “resilient” …

Summary: New research reveals the pivotal role of astrocytes in the basolateral amygdala (BLA) in modulating risk assessment behaviors, which …

Summary: Astrocytes, traditionally non-immune cells within the central nervous system, possess the ability to develop an immune memory, responding more …