Astrocytes are the largest and most prevalent type of glial cell in the central nervous system. Astrocytes contribute to formation of the blood–brain barrier, participate in the maintenance of ...

This important study demonstrated that ablation of astrocytes in the lumbar spinal cord not only reduced neuropathic pain but also caused microglia activation. The findings presented add considerable ...

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 ...

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.

The Baylor team expanded this theory by showing that non-neuronal cell types in the brain called astrocytes – star-shaped cells – also store memories and work in concert with groups of neurons called ...

Summary: Astrocytes, non-neuronal brain cells, have been shown to work alongside neurons to store and recall memories, reshaping our understanding of memory mechanisms. Researchers found that specific ...

Baylor College of Medicine scientists discovered that astrocytes contribute to memory, challenging the neuron-focused model. Astrocytes, when activated, can stimulate memory recall in specific ...

The Baylor team expanded this theory by showing that non-neuronal cell types in the brain called astrocytes—star-shaped cells—also store memories and work in concert with groups of neurons ...