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ScienceDaily (July 6, 2008) — Cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins have a profound effect on an elite group of cells important to brain health as we age, scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center have found. The new findings shed light on a long-debated potential role for statins in the area of dementia.

Increases in intracellular calcium cause astrocytes to release glutamate, but evidence that this glutamate produces currents in neurons has been contradictory.

New brain cells implicated in machinery of cannabinoid signaling March 27th, 2008 by Josh Hill The brain cells called astrocytes, and not just neurons, are sensitive to the substances called cannabinoids—the active chemicals in marijuana. The researchers said their findings could aid in development of treatments for cannabinoid drug abuse.

“Basically, if you can learn to control your own inner experience, then you can fundamentally alter your experience of life,” says cognitive [thought] neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Saksida. This international calendar of events will guide you to special events happening offline in your community during Brain Awareness Week, March 10-16.

“Basically, if you can learn to control your own inner experience, then you can fundamentally alter your experience of life,” says cognitive [thought] neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Saksida. This international calendar of events will guide you to special events happening offline in your community during Brain Awareness Week, March 10-16.

“Basically, if you can learn to control your own inner experience, then you can fundamentally alter your experience of life,” says cognitive [thought] neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Saksida. This international calendar of events will guide you to special events happening offline in your community during Brain Awareness Week, March 10-16.

“Basically, if you can learn to control your own inner experience, then you can fundamentally alter your experience of life,” says cognitive [thought] neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Saksida. This international calendar of events will guide you to special events happening offline in your community during Brain Awareness Week, March 10-16.