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5-Min Science: Astrocytes Direct Neuromodulation
Long considered passive support cells, astrocytes are now shown to be indispensable intermediaries in neuromodulatory signaling.
BioSource Faculty
May 16, 20255 min read
Glial Cell Refresher
This post provides an overview of the four main types of glial cells: astrocytes, microglia, oligodendrocytes, and Schwann cells.
BioSource Faculty
Dec 11, 202410 min read
5-Min Science: Astrocytes Maintain Brain Health and Trigger Epilepsy
By targeting astrocytes, new therapies could offer more precise and effective ways to manage epilepsy.
BioSource Faculty
Oct 19, 20249 min read
Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 4: Neurons
The brain uses a sophisticated command-and-control system that monitors and manages interactions between roughly 100 billion neurons.
BioSource Faculty
Aug 7, 202418 min read
Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 1: Sleep
Behavioral neuroscience discoveries have proceeded at a rapid pace. This series highlights cutting-edge findings and explains their...
BioSource Faculty
Nov 25, 202214 min read
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