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Astrocytes directly regulate brain circuits involved in memory consolidation

The findings suggest that astrocytes are much more than support cells for neurons – they also seem to directly regulate brain function.

This study reveals brain circuits and chemical messengers that contribute to the regulation of meal initiation and food intake.

Neurons producing neurotransmitters GABA and dopamine can differentially modulate different target neurons involved in the sense of smell.

Researchers reveal a new mechanism that is required to maintain astrocyte-neuron communication and process smell perception.

The researchers propose a mechanism by which changes in the environment influence astrocyte function which in turn affects animal behavior.