Tag: astrocytes
Astrocytes Reshape Understanding of Brain Control: Beyond Neurons to Cellular Regulation
Astrocytes, comprising roughly 50% of brain cells, are now recognised as active global regulators of brain state rather than passive…
Beyond Neurons: How Brain’s Supporting Cells Drive Inflammation and Cognitive Resilience
The brain's health depends on more than neurons alone. A complex cellular ecosystem—astrocytes, microglia, and oligodendrocytes—orchestrates neural function through chemical…
Astrocytes as Brain Regulators: How a 1989 Video Revealed Hidden Neural Intelligence
A landmark 1989 video by Yale neuroscientist Prof. Stephen J. Smith revealed that astrocytes—long dismissed as passive brain support cells—actively…
How Your Brain Cleans Itself: The Glymphatic System Explained
Your brain operates a sophisticated waste-removal system called the glymphatic system that functions continuously throughout life, clearing toxic metabolic byproducts…
Brain’s Hidden Cleanup System Works Around the Clock to Prevent Neurodegeneration
New research reveals how the brain's glymphatic system operates 24/7 to remove toxic waste and prevent neurodegeneration. Sleep enhances this…