In this interview, Dr. Mitzy Rios de Anda sheds light on the potential of human iPSC-derived astrocytes, discussing how these ...

What actually happens in the brain in cases of depression? Relatively unknown brain cells—"astrocytes"—are believed to play ...

RNS60 is an experimental therapy designed to boost the formation of new mitochondria and restore energy production in nerve ...

This review summarizes the association between the disruption of the BBB and the activation of astrocytes in epilepsy via ...

A review of the recent evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs, such as semaglutide, could protect brain health and cognitive ...

New research shows astrocytes can remove Alzheimer’s-related amyloid-beta via autophagy, offering a promising new direction ...

Liver X receptor beta (LXRβ) shows potential in reducing depression and anxiety by improving neurogenesis, reducing ...

In an ALS study, growth factor FGF4 reduced the activity of star-shaped cells called astrocytes but did not stop motor ...

Research highlights how GLP-1 receptor agonists may improve brain health by targeting the neurovascular unit, linking ...

Future directions might also include modalities to examine astrocyte function in vivo. In vivo imaging of astrocyte–astrocyte communication (e.g. calcium waves) has already been carried out in ...