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To understand brain disorders consider the astrocyte

11 mins | Oct 1, 2022
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New research points to a treatment breakthrough for neurodevelopmental disorders. Scientists have long attempted to identify the causes behind neurodevelopmental disorders such as Down syndrome and Fragile X. It's easy to think that neurons are the only brain cells that matter. However, Maggie Chen examines 2022 research into the star-shaped astrocyte cell that could lead to potential therapeutic avenues.

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