Optogenetic tool helps decipher mechanisms of brain dysfunction in Huntington’s disease
Why Astrocytes Are the New Frontier in Huntington’s Disease Research For decades, neurons have stolen the spotlight in neuro‑degenerative research. Today, a growing body of evidence shows that astrocytes—once dismissed as mere “support cells”—are pivotal drivers of synaptic plasticity and, consequently, of disease progression in Huntington’s disease (HD). The breakthrough optogenetic study from the University … Read more