Scientists Say This Star-Shaped Brain Cell Holds the Key to Curing Anxiety and PTSD |
Scientists Say This Star-Shaped Brain Cell Holds the Key to Curing Anxiety and PTSD
Long dismissed as ‘brain glue,’ star-shaped cells called astrocytes are emerging as a breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s and PTSD.
BY VICTORIA SALVES, EDITORIAL FELLOW
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As scientists continue to understand the root of mental health and neurodegenerative conditions, they are beginning to dial in on a particular suspect—a star-shaped brain cell that has long been overlooked called the astrocytes.
For decades, astrocytes were........