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·February 9, 2023·5 min read

New Biomarker for Disease Progression in Multiple Sclerosis

The blood level of the glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) cellular component increases when astrocytes are damaged or activated. Elevated levels of GFAP in the blood can indicate both the current and future progression of multiple sclerosis.

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·January 26, 2023·4 min read

Why a High-Fat Diet Could Reduce the Brain’s Ability to Regulate Food Intake

Study reports in the short term, astrocytes regulate caloric intake by controlling the signaling pathway between the gut and brain. Eating high-fat or high-calorie diets disrupts this pathway.

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·January 19, 2023·6 min read

A Link Between Schizophrenia and Vascular Alterations in the Brain

A new study uncovers a link between astrocytes derived from patients with schizophrenia and the formation of narrower blood vessels in the brain. Findings suggest the astrocytes from those with schizophrenia promote less vascularization.

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·January 10, 2023·5 min read

Glial Cells Help Memory Along

Astrocytes play a crucial role in spatial learning, researchers discovered.

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·January 5, 2023·3 min read

A Tool to Investigate Rare, Previously Inaccessible Cells That Play a Key Role in Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have developed a new method to pinpoint a subset of astrocytes that appear to play a role in the development and progression of multiple sclerosis.

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·October 19, 2022·4 min read

Research Paves Way for Innovative Theory of Cognitive Processing

A new theory suggests glial cells, specifically astrocytes, play a key role in cognitive processing.

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·October 1, 2022·11 min read

Study Reveals Main Target of COVID-19 in Brain and Describes Effects of Virus on Nervous System

SARS_CoV_2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 infects and replicates in astrocytes, reducing neural viability.

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·September 1, 2022·8 min read

New Method Eradicates Deadly Brain Tumors by ‘Starving’ Them of Energy Source

A new method that targets the astrocytes surrounding glioblastoma brain cancer eradicates tumor cells and extends lifespan in animal models.

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·August 30, 2022·4 min read

Beyond Neurons: How Astrocytes Contribute to Brain Disorders

Study reveals how a molecule produced by astrocytes interferes with normal neuron development in a range of neurodevelopmental disorders.

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·August 15, 2022·2 min read

Brain Support Cells Transfer Their Mitochondria to Fight Free Radicals

Astrocytes enhance healing following a brain hemorrhage by transferring their mitochondria to damaged neurons.

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·August 4, 2022·6 min read

How Microglia Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease

Microglia that express the Alzheimer's associated APOE4 genetic variant are unable to effectively metabolize lipids. This causes lipids to build up, promoting inflammation and preventing effective neurotransmission.