TWiN 56: Astrocytes help neurons remember

This Week in Neuroscience by Vincent Racaniello

Nov 26, 202401:00:44Science & Medicine

TWiN explains a study showing that while groups of neurons, form the basis for memory, astrocytes are key components of the adaptive reponse to learning experiences, and regulate the flow of information during circuit pl...

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