FeaturedNeuroscience·February 24, 2026·7 min readDopamine Signals Astrocytes to Sculpt the BrainNeurons write the draft, but astrocytes edit the circuit. Scientists discover how star-shaped brain cells use dopamine signals to prune synapses and master new motor skills.Read More
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