Nature

Astrocyte heterogeneity reveals region-specific astrogenesis in the white matter

Astrocytes represent a highly abundant cell type in the central nervous system (CNS) 1, fulfilling important functions, including support of neuronal metabolism, synaptogenesis, neurotransmitter ...
Medical Xpress

New study identifies unique white matter astrocytes with regenerative potential

A research team has identified different subtypes of white matter (WM) astrocytes, including a unique type with the ability to multiply and potentially aid in brain repair. Using single-cell RNA ...
Nature

Rescue of astrocyte activity by the calcium sensor STIM1 restores long-term synaptic plasticity in female mice modelling Alzheimer’s disease

Astrocytes derived from ASD individuals alter behavior and destabilize neuronal activity through aberrant Ca 2+ signaling Fig. 1: Histopathological changes in PS2APP mice and ATP-evoked astrocyte Ca ...
Quanta Magazine

Once Thought To Support Neurons, Astrocytes Turn Out To Be in Charge

New experiments reveal how astrocytes tune neuronal activity to modulate our mental and emotional states. The results suggest that neuron-only brain models, such as connectomes, leave out a crucial ...