This study identifies astrocyte-intrinsic mechanisms by which the LRRK2 G2019S, a mutation linked to familial Parkinson's disease, disrupts synaptic integrity in the anterior cingulate cortex. The ...

Summary: New research uncovers how tau pathology spreads and damages synapses in progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Using ...

Glial cells support neurological structures, function, cognition, behaviours, physical skills, and motor coordination.

Glial cells, in particular astrocytes, are now recognised as active players in synaptic function. They respond to neurotransmitters and release gliotransmitters that affect neuronal activity.

Largest ever multi-ancestry GWAS meta-analysis of bipolar disorder provides novel insights into the genetic basis of bipolar.

Researchers at the Center for Neuroscience Imaging Research within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) have uncovered a two ...

AI reveals astrocytes play a 'starring' role in dynamic brain function by Gisele Galoustian, Florida Atlantic University edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors' notes ...

Cells called astrocytes are about as abundant in the brain as neurons, but scientists have spent much less time figuring out ...

Technical Terms Astrocyte: A type of glial cell in the central nervous system responsible for supporting neurons, maintaining homeostasis, and modulating synaptic function.

Fatty diets and obesity affect the structure and function of astrocytes, the star-shaped brain cells located in the striatum, a brain region involved in the perception of pleasure generated by ...

A Florida Atlantic University study shows that astrocytes, glial cells long viewed as passive, actively influence brain communication, especially during synchronized neural activity. Researchers ...