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FeaturedNeuroscience·October 26, 2016·3 min readAdditional Benefit of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for the Clearance of Metabolites From the BrainAccording to a new study, omega 3 polyunsaturates fatty acids can improve the function of the glymphatic system.Read More
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ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·January 23, 2013·3 min readAstrocytes Identified as Target for New Depression TherapyNeuroscientists found that astrocytes may be responsible for the rapid improvement in mood in depressed patients after acute sleep deprivation. This study identified how astrocytes can regulate a neurotransmitter involved in sleep.Read More
