The human brain contains about 86 billion neurons. These cells fire electrical signals that help the brain store memories and ...

Researchers have proposed a new hypothesis for how astrocytes contribute to memory storage, helping to explain the brain's ...

Researchers at the University of Barcelona discovered the RTP801 protein's key involvement in Alzheimer’s cognitive decline, ...

Astrocytes are star shaped cells that make up around 35% of human brain cells. They were once thought of as cells that simply supported neurons... | Cell And Molecular Biology ...

A research team at the University of Barcelona's Institute of Neurosciences (UBneuro) has discovered new molecular mechanisms ...

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Astrocytes are recognized as key regulators of neuroimmune interactions, significantly contributing to both the development ...

A new study published in Aging Cell has identified a promising molecule that may help reverse cognitive decline associated ...

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have upended decades-old dogma of how connections between brain cells are rearranged during states of heightened vigilance or ...

An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process information, according to new research.