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Astrocytes identified as master ‘conductors’ of the brain – Medical Xpress
In the orchestra of the brain, the firing of each neuron is controlled by two notes—excitatory and inhibitory—that come from two distinct forms of a cellular structure…
In the orchestra of the brain, the firing of each neuron is controlled by two notesexcitatory and inhibitorythat come from two distinct forms of a cellular structure called synapses. Synapses are essentially the connections between neurons, transmitting information from one cell to the other. The synaptic harmonies come together to create the most exquisite musicat least most of the time.
When the music becomes discordant and a person is diagnosed with a brain disease, scientists typically look…
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