Thursday, October 05, 2017

Astrocdytes and Respiration control

astrocytes are shown

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.
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