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The Astonishing Discovery of a New Type of Brain Cell (scitechdaily.com)

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Scientists have identified a new hybrid brain cell, sharing attributes of neurons and astrocytes. These cells can release neurotransmitters and may influence conditions like epilepsy and memory consolidation.

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[–] [email protected] 28 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Original article:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06502-w

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago

The Real MVP! Thank You!

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