AI Reveals Astrocytes Play a ‘Starring’ Role in Dynamic Brain Function

Tuesday, Jul 08, 2025
AI Reveals Astrocytes Play a ‘Starring’ Role in Dynamic Brain Function

Long overlooked and underestimated, glial cells – non-neuronal cells that support, protect and communicate with neurons – are finally stepping into the neuroscience spotlight. A new Florida Atlantic University study highlights the surprising influence of a particular glial cell, revealing that it plays a much more active and dynamic role in brain function than previously thought. Read more.

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