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Swiss researchers have discovered a new type of brain cell<\/a> that appears to be a hybrid of neurons and glial cells.<\/p>\n\n\n

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These “glutamatergic astrocytes” have been found to be involved in neurotransmission, suggesting that they play a role in the distribution of brain signals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Their discovery opens up immense research prospects.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ANDREA VOLTERRA<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

This discovery could have important implications for the treatment of brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and epilepsy, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further research is needed to fully understand the functions of these cells in humans, but their potential in the treatment of neurological diseases is promising.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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