In this work, the authors propose that astrocytic aquaporin 4 (AQP4) is the main pathway for tonic water efflux, without which astrocytes undergo cell swelling. These findings are important, because ...

Summary: Astrocytes, non-neuronal brain cells, have been shown to work alongside neurons to store and recall memories, reshaping our understanding of memory mechanisms. Researchers found that specific ...

This astrocyte-neuron communication flows both ways; astrocytes and neurons depend on each other." When mice were in a situation not associated with fear, they did not freeze.

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Astrocytes are the largest and most prevalent type of glial cell in the central nervous system. Astrocytes contribute to formation of the blood–brain barrier, participate in the maintenance of ...

Accumulating evidence indicates that astrocytes are actively involved in brain function by regulating synaptic activity and plasticity. Different gliotransmitters, such as glutamate, ATP, GABA or ...