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NFIA gene reveals a new facet of astrocyte function

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020astrocytes, learning, Memory, NFIA, Research

Astrocytes are no longer seen only as supporting cells of the healthy adult brain. Increasing experimental evidence not only shows that they are a diverse

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The unexpected functional diversity of reactive astrocytes

September 26, 2019September 26, 2019astrocytes, brain injury, brain repair, NFIA, Research, thrombospondin 4

When the brain is injured or diseased astrocytes are the first to respond. They become reactive and play roles that can be both beneficial and

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DNA loops matter for NFIA gene expression in brain tumors

December 7, 20173-D DNA loops, brain cancer, DNA architecture, DNA loops, enhancers, gene regulation, Glioma, NFIA, transcription factors

The nuclear factor I-A (NFIA) gene is important for both normal brain development and brain tumor growth. One way to discover paths that can lead

From the Labs: Microscopy image of a brain region that coordinates survival adaptations to food shortages. Image courtesy of the authors/Cell Reports, 2021.