Star cells in the brain render memory flexible
A team of researchers at the Center for Cognition and Sociality within the Institute for Basic Science in South Korea found that star-shaped cells called astrocytes regulate cognitive flexibility. This ability refers to the brain’s ability to learn new things and modify existing memories.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/12/211221102700.htm
Related Posts
-
Pets may be linked to slower cognitive decline
Posted on Mar 24, 2022
-
The autistic brain: Boys vs. girls
Posted on Mar 22, 2022
-
Some neurons respond to singing but not other music
Posted on Mar 17, 2022
-
Poor score on simple memory test may be linked to Alzheimer’s biomarkers
Posted on Mar 15, 2022
Tags
Share This
