Obesity: the unexpected role of astrocytes (IMAGE)

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Obesity: the unexpected role of astrocytes

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Cross-section of mouse brain showing astrocytes (in green) in the striatum

Rich diet and obesity change the shape of astrocytes, causing them to become reactive, a sign of cerebral inflammation.

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© Montalban et al / Nature Communication

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