astrocytes
Brain Energy Boost Mechanism Discovered
Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes
Summary: Researchers identified a key mechanism that detects when the brain needs an energy boost, involving astrocytes and the molecule adenosine. This ...
Astrocyte Receptors Impact Memory Differently in Men and Women
Health
Sarah Carter
Summary: Researchers discovered that astrocyte receptors impact cognitive function differently in male and female preclinical models. The study reveals that astrocytic signaling ...
Resilience to Dementia: Having Alzheimer’s Pathology with No Symptoms
Health
Sarah Carter
Summary: A new study found that some individuals show no Alzheimer’s symptoms despite having the disease’s brain processes. This “resilient” group has ...
Astrocytes Play Crucial Role in Mental Health
Health
Sarah Carter
Summary: New research reveals the pivotal role of astrocytes in the basolateral amygdala (BLA) in modulating risk assessment behaviors, which are often ...
