Investigations into the role of neurotransmitter release from astrocytes in the hippocampus

大脑的10%由神经元组成，负责运动和思考，其余的由称为神经胶质细胞的细胞组成。科学家们一直认为，星形胶质细胞，一种以其独特的星星状形状而闻名的神经胶质细胞，通过维持大脑中的环境，只为神经元提供机械和代谢支持。本项目将研究星形胶质细胞如何积极调节神经元活动，并可能在学习和记忆中发挥重要作用。

While ten per cent of the brain consists of neurons, responsible for movement and thinking, the rest is made up of cells called glial cells. Scientists have always believed that astrocytes, a type of glial cell known for its distinctive star like shape, provide only mechanical and metabolic support for neurons, by maintaining the environment in the brain. This project will investigate how astrocytes actively regulate neuronal activity and may have important roles to play in learning and memory.