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Are parts of the memory trace found in the ‘astroengram?’

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The Transmitter reports that researchers are making the case for astrocytes — star-shaped brain cells — in memory formation. Neurons have traditionally gotten top billing, but scientists now argue these support cells are part of the story too.

Source: https://www.thetransmitter.org/memory/are-parts-of-the-me...

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