Star-shaped glial cells act as the brain's 'motherboard'
Friday, March 8, 2013 - 09:30
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have found that the star-shape glial cells that act as the brain's "motherboard" also connect different neuronal circuits in various regions of the brain. The research introduces a new framework for making sense of brain communications, aiding our understanding of the diseases and disorders that impact the brain.