Summary: Astrocytes, critical brain cells, are often lost in neurodegenerative diseases, but recent research highlights the promise of astrocyte transplantation to restore brain function. These ...

When children face difficult experiences like neglect or abuse, their bodies and brains can undergo significant stress. This ...

A study from Baylor College of Medicine reveals that astrocytes, previously thought to have a limited role, are essential for ...

Fascinating new findings into how clusters of 'brain stars' retain memories has changed what we know about how they're held in our minds.

Importantly, this suppression is memory specific. "When we deleted the NFIA gene in astrocytes that were active during a ...

In the early phase of Alzheimer’s disease, astrocytes are the primary source of APOE in the brain. This study examined the effects of astrocyte-derived human APOE isoforms in APOE-deficient mouse ...

Participants showed improved processing speeds—comparable to being four years younger—within hours of being physically active. Using smartphone-based assessments, researchers recorded activity levels ...