"It is known that astrocytes are a heterogeneous cell type in their molecular and gene expression signatures, morphology and origin," Marta Navarrete, senior author of the paper, told Medical Xpress.

Astrocytes are the largest and most prevalent type of glial cell in the central nervous system. Astrocytes contribute to formation of the blood–brain barrier, participate in the maintenance of ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) The study identifies distinct subtypes of white matter astrocytes, including a unique type with regenerative potential. Using advanced sequencing techniques ...