Delivering a connection-building protein to star-shaped cells in the brain could reverse changes to neural circuits seen in ...

The study, published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, looked at rats and tested whether inducing inflammation in the ...

A Cedars-Sinai study has identified a previously unknown role for astrocyte cells in how the brain responds to damage and ...

CCN1 is a key factor for stabilizing brain circuits in adulthood, offering a therapeutic target for conditions, such as Alzheimer's and PTSD.

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a natural mechanism that clears existing amyloid plaques in the brains of mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease and preserves cognitive function ...

New studies show that astrocytes, also known as support cells or “silent cells,” have a larger impact on brain function than previously assumed. Previously, astrocytes were thought to provide a ...

Obesity is a global health problem, and research has shown that diets that are high in fats and sugars are a major contributor to this problem. Scientists have now shown that brain cells called ...

Although astrocytes are as prevalent in the brain as neurons, their role in neural processing remains less explored. A recent study conducted by researchers at the Picower Institute for Learning and ...