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Stargazing in the brain: ‘Star-like’ cells display unique activity patterns
The way we experience the world occurs due to complex and intricate interactions between neurons in the brain. Now, a study, published 9th February 2022 in Science Advances, suggests that astrocytes -- star-shaped, non-neuronal cells in the brain -- might also play an important role in processing information, and perhaps even memory. Using advanced imaging…
February 9, 2022