Scientists Learn More About How Star-Shaped Brain Cells Help Us Learn
June 23, 2016
June 23, 2016
AUGUSTA, Ga., June 23 -- The Augusta University issued the following news release:
A molecule that enables strong communication between our brain and muscles appears to also aid essential communication between our neurons, scientists report.
On the surface of our numerous star-shaped brain cells called astrocytes, they have found the molecule LRP4 is important in ensuring healthy levels of a brain chemical that enables learning and memory, said Dr. Lin Mei, chairman . . .
A molecule that enables strong communication between our brain and muscles appears to also aid essential communication between our neurons, scientists report.
On the surface of our numerous star-shaped brain cells called astrocytes, they have found the molecule LRP4 is important in ensuring healthy levels of a brain chemical that enables learning and memory, said Dr. Lin Mei, chairman . . .