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Salk Institute

Astrocytes

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Salk scientists reveal how brain cells called astrocytes help neurons form successful connections, offering potential therapeutic target for autism, ADHD, schizophrenia. Fluorescently labeled astrocytes (large green structures) and neuronal postsynaptic receptors (red) are pictured.

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