Beyond neurons: How cells called astrocytes contribute to brain disorders

ScienceDaily
Aug 30, 2022, 6:51 pm227 pts
Star-shaped cells called astrocytes may bear the brunt of the responsibility for exacerbating the symptoms of some neurodevelopmental disorders. Scientists have now identified a molecule produced by astrocytes that interferes with normal neuron development in Rett, fragile X and Down syndromes. Blocking the…

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