percent of somas active. (F), Percentage of domains active vs. percent of somas active. Mean ± SEM. Pearson correlation. (A), Astrocyte and ROIs. Scale bar = 10 µm. (B), Pseudocolor Ca 2+ images ...

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 ...

Backed by a $1 million grant, researchers at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio will explore ways to keep astrocytes in check, protecting the nervous system from damage due to multiple ...

Researchers have found that astrocytes influence whether memories are stored long-term or fade. Acidifying astrocytes blocks long-term memory, while alkalinizing them strengthens fear memory retention ...

'Star Wars'' sneaky rebel spy returns to conclude his hero's journey this spring. "Andor" is coming back in just five months. The sensational "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" spinoff series debuted ...

Researchers from Tohoku University have discovered that part of the memory selection process depends on the function of astrocytes, a special type of cell that surrounds neurons in the brain.

Summary: Researchers have uncovered a surprising role for astrocytes—cells surrounding neurons—in deciding which memories are kept or forgotten. By manipulating astrocytes in mice using optogenetics, ...