When. we think about the brain, neurons usually steal the spotlight. The fire action potential, transmit information and form the circuites underlying thought and behavior. Yet neurons make only about half of the brain's cells. The rest are glial cells and among them, astrocytes are arguably the most versatile and influential. Once dismissed as passive "support cells," astrocytes are now recognized as active regulators of brain development, signalling, metabolism, and disease

Memory is a fundamental cognitive function that enables organisms to retain, access, and apply information over time. In humans, memory...

Adult stem cells, also known as somatic or tissue-specific stem cells, are undifferentiated cells found in various tissues throughout the...

When we think about the brain, neurons often take center stage as the powerhouse of thought, memory, and movement. But what if we told...

Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) are a unique and powerful type of cells derived from the early stages of an embryo. They are pluripotent,...

The brain—a complex web of neurons and glial cells—has long fascinated scientists, and for good reason. It dictates every aspect of our...

The human brain is one of the most complex and fascinating structures in the universe. Neurons are specialized cells, often referred to...

In the universe within our skulls, billions of neurons intricately connect, orchestrating thoughts, emotions, and consciousness. The...

The human brain, often considered the most complex organ in the body, is a remarkable and adaptive powerhouse. One of its most...