Astrocytes, hidden puppet masters of the brain

Science. 2025 May 15;388(6748):705-706. doi: 10.1126/science.adx7102. Epub 2025 May 15.

Abstract

Astrocyte signaling pathways influence neuronal networks and behavioral responses to neuromodulators.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Astrocytes* / physiology
  • Brain* / cytology
  • Brain* / physiology
  • Neurons / physiology
  • Neurotransmitter Agents / metabolism
  • Signal Transduction

Substances

  • Neurotransmitter Agents