Study finds key role for non-neural brain cells in processing vision

Published Date: 23 Jul 2025

Cells called astrocytes are about as abundant in the brain as neurons, but scientists have spent much less time figuring out how they contribute to brain functions. A novel study by MIT researchers at The Picower Institute ...

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