Astrocytes are highly complex cells that tightly envelope synaptic structures in the brain. This picture shows 3D-printed forms of astrocytes (photo credit: Katie King).

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11/12/2020

Astrocytes Identified as Master ‘Conductors’ of the Brain

BY:Duke University

Summary: Star-shaped ‘glue’ cells make it their business to govern connections between neurons

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