Astrocytes

Astrocytes (from Ancient Greek ἄστρον, ástron, "star" + κύτος, kútos, "cavity", "cell"), also known collectively as astroglia, are characteristic star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord.

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Decoding the links between astrocytes and neuroinflammation in major depressive disorder - EurekAlert!

For decades, scientists searching for the root cause of depression have mostly focused on neurons and their chemical signals. But a recent study in Cell points to a new role for astrocytes.

How cannabis influences brain plasticity: Scientists uncover crucial role of astrocytes

Study unveils differential lineage plasticity of ependymal cells and astrocytes in spinal cord injury repair - EurekAlert

Saying Goodbye to Traumatic Memories: How Astrocytes Decide What We Remember

Genetic Tweaks in Astrocytes Could Be Key to Alzheimer's Treatment

New brain cell cleaner: astrocytes raise possibility of Alzheimer’s disease treatment - EurekAlert

Epigenetic changes reprogram astrocytes into brain stem cells

How astrocytes and perineuronal nets cooperate to sustain synaptic homeostasis

Neurons, Astrocytes, and Transformers: Are AI Models Biologically Plausible?

Astrocytes: The Unsung Heroes of Stress Management

Neuronal activity shapes the development of astrocytes

Optically analyzing local brain environment: Astrocytes' acid response in epileptic mice