Sentences with phrase «brain cells called astrocytes»
A study by scientists from the Gladstone Institutes shows that decreasing the number of A2A adenosine receptors in a particular type of brain cells called astrocytes improved memory in healthy mice.
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Star - shaped brain cells called astrocytes, usually dismissed as support cells for the attention - grabbing neurons, now seem to control the growth of new neurons in adult brains.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A study by scientists from the Gladstone Institutes shows that decreasing the number of A2A adenosine receptors in a particular type of brain cells called astrocytes improved memory in healthy mice.
ERC Starting Grant Dr. Cristina García - CáceresIn the funded project Dr. Cristina García - Cáceres and her team are investigating how brain cells called astrocytes cooperate with neurons in the control of systemic metabolism in response to hormones and nutrients.
In the funded project Dr. Cristina García - Cáceres and her team are investigating how brain cells called astrocytes cooperate with neurons in the control of systemic metabolism in response to hormones and nutrients.
Here, they release IL - 4, which both switches off the stress response and tells brain cells called astrocytes to release brain - derived neurotrophic factor, a protein that enhances learning (Journal of Experimental Medicine, vol 207, p 1067).
Eroglu's earlier work has shown that thrombospondins are released by brain cells called astrocytes and boost new synapse formation between neurons in the brain.
NEW ROLE A kind of brain cell called an astrocyte (shown) may help nerve cells in the hippocampus form traumatic memories, a study in rats suggests.
On the surface of our numerous star - shaped brain cells called astrocytes, they have found the molecule LRP4 is important in ensuring healthy levels of a brain chemical that enables learning and memory, said Dr. Lin Mei, chairman of the Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Neuroscience.
Her research group is studying HIV persistence in a very important type of brain cells called astrocytes.
After a large meal, fat cells churn out an appetite suppressant called leptin, which hits the brain's neurons and tickles other kinds of brain cells called astrocytes.
Brain cells called astrocytes, such as the one shown here, may play a role in hunger and eating.
Brain cells called astrocytes may play an important role in controlling that yearning for food