Astrocytes Play Crucial Role in Memory Storage and Recall

New research reveals that star-shaped brain cells work with neurons to manage memory processes.

The study challenges the traditional view that neurons alone are responsible for memory storage and recall.
Astrocytes, previously considered support cells, are shown to actively participate in memory functions.
Experiments with mice indicate that activating astrocytes can trigger memory recall in different contexts.
The gene NFIA is crucial for astrocyte involvement in memory, with its suppression leading to memory recall impairment.
This research may have implications for understanding memory-related disorders like Alzheimer's and PTSD.