Newly mapped brain networks link far-flung regions
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Scientists have discovered a hidden network in the brain made of star-shaped cells called astrocytes, which link distant brain regions in ways nerve cells don't. Published in Nature, the findings suggest these networks may play key roles in Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and brain injury — possibly both causing damage and aiding recovery.
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