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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.

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·July 10, 2022·6 min read

Pathway Deep in the Brain Makes It Resilient After Injury

Targeting the GAT3 protein in the thalamus could help block and prevent long-term damage following brain injury.

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·June 22, 2022·5 min read

How the Astrocytic Urea Cycle in the Brain Controls Memory Impairment in Alzheimer’s Disease

Study reveals the role of the urea cycle in the brain and explores the dual nature of astrocytes in the brains of those with Alzheimer's pathology.

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·May 27, 2022·5 min read

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Shows Brain Inflammation in Vivo for the First Time

Neuroimaging technology allowed researchers to capture the activity of microglia and astrocytes in the brain. The researchers were able to quantify alterations in the morphology of different cell populations implicated in neuroinflammation.

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·April 28, 2022·5 min read

New Function Performed by Nearly Half of Brain Cells Discovered

The release of potassium ions from neurons charges the electrical activity of astrocytes, allowing for the control of neurotransmission. The astrocyte-neuron crosstalk raises questions as to how the interaction works in brain pathology and the implications for memory and learning.