Silent cells deep in your spinal cord may hold a surprising key to healing after devastating injuries and brain disease. A ...

Resting brain stem cells hardly differ from normal astrocytes, which support the nerve cells in the brain. How can almost identical cells perform such different functions? The key lies in the ...

Resting brain stem cells hardly differ from normal astrocytes, which support the nerve cells in the brain. How can almost identical cells perform such different functions? The key lies in the ...

Brain cells named for stars are finally getting their time to shine. Three distinct studies, published May 15 in Science, show that astrocytes, once thought of as support cells, powerfully shape how ...

Obesity is a global health problem, and research has shown that diets that are high in fats and sugars are a major contributor to this problem. Scientists have now shown that brain cells called ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. How does the brain store—and access—our memories? While our ...

Increased expression of the Ang‐II (Angiotensin II) precursor AGT in aged astrocytes lead to increased Ang‐II signaling from aged astrocytes to endothelium, thus increasingblood–brain barrier (BBB) ...