Newly discovered subset of brain cells fight inflammation with instructions from the gut

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Jan 25, 2021, 7:18 pm152 pts
Astrocytes are the most abundant type of cells within the central nervous system (CNS), but they remain poorly characterized. Researchers have long assumed that astrocytes' primary function is to provide nutrients and support for the brain's more closely scrutinized nerve cells; over the years, however,…

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