Brain cells called astrocytes have unexpected role in brain 'plasticity'
Friday, October 19, 2018 - 19:10
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have shown that astrocytes -- long-overlooked supportive cells in the brain -- help to enable the brain's plasticity, a new role for astrocytes that was not previously known. The findings could point to ways to restore connections that have been lost due to aging or trauma.