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Webs of star-shaped cells called astrocytes connect distant parts of the brain, allowing long-distance exchange of molecules.

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Astrocytes may hold the key to the brain’s vast memory capacity, using calcium signals and complex networks to boost storage far beyond what neurons can manage alone. Credit: SciTechDaily.com ...

Summary: New research proposes that astrocytes—long thought to be merely supportive cells—may significantly enhance the brain’s ability to store memories. Unlike neurons, astrocytes cannot fire ...