Summary: Astrocytes, star-shaped non-neuronal cells, serve as active gatekeepers of long-term memory stability. By ...

Some memories remain with us for years, shaping how we learn from experience and adapt to the world around us. Others ...

A regulatory protein in astrocytes may explain how certain memories persist over time for learning and cognitive function.

Retrieval practice refers to the deliberate act of recalling information from memory as a means of strengthening learning and retention. Originating in cognitive psychology, this approach emphasises ...