Astrocytes (40123548492)
Summary
An NIH study in rats shows that star-shaped brain cells, called astrocytes (red) may play an active role in breathing.
More information: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/star-cells-may-help-brain-tune-breathing-rhythms" www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/star-cells-may-help...</a>
Credit: Jeffrey C. Smith Lab, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH
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Date
30/01/2018
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