Astrocdytes and Respiration control

Astrocytes Play Key Role in Respiratory Center and Breathing Regulation by Neuroscience NewsTo study the role of astrocytes in respiration, the researchers used an in-house developed technique in which part of the brainstem of a mouse is kept alive in a special culture dish. NeuroscienceNews.com image is credited to Archontia Kaminari. A groundbreaking study from Karolinska Institute researchers reports astrocytes play a key tole in the respiratory center of the brain stem and assist with the regulation of breathing. The findings are significant as they could provide clues to the causes of respiratory diseases. Read more of this post Neuroscience News | October 5, 2017 at 11:48 am | Tags: inflammatory system, respiratory system, SIDS, sudden unexpected postnatal collapse, SUPC | URL: http://wp.me/p4sXNK-brj Comment    See all comments