Relatively unknown brain cells—"astrocytes"—are believed to play an important role. At the Uppsala Biomedical Center, lab researchers are attempting to learn more about their function in order ...

Like neurons, astrocyte processes are decorated with receptors and transporters for numerous neurotransmitters, allowing astrocytes to sense and regulate multiple aspects of brain function. Unlike ...

“During development, neural stem cells generate neurons first and later go on to produce astrocytes. So, they are from the same lineage. If you want to introduce a cell fate switch, the closer ...

The research team plans to further explore drug developments that can enhance the autophagic function of astrocytes to prevent or alleviate dementia symptoms, and to conduct preclinical studies in ...

Astrocytes, star-shaped cells, play an essential role in supporting neurons and maintaining brain health. While their function in gray matter is well-documented, their diversity in white matter ...

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Our lab is interested in the cellular and molecular mechanisms that define and regulate the diversity of astrocyte function in the intact and injured or diseased CNS. We use mouse genetics to ...