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Game-changing discovery: New brain cell unveils hope for neurodegenerative diseases

Exciting News in Neuroscience: A groundbreaking discovery of a “hybrid cell” is poised to revolutionize our understanding of the brain and offer new hope in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Traditionally, neurons and glial cells were believed to be the primary players in brain function, but this discovery reveals a hidden intermediary, astrocytes, that release neurotransmitters just like neurons.

This newfound complexity opens doors for innovative research and potential therapeutic targets. The study’s co-director, Ludovic Telley, anticipates gene therapy possibilities to target these cells, potentially advancing treatments for conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. A brighter future for neuroscience lies ahead.

Source video: Salk Institute on YouTube

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Source: indianexpress.com

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