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The Brain Cells Long Called 'Support' Found to be Critical for Aversive Memory

Feb. 20, 2026
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Dr. Lindsay Halladay discusses how "Astrocytes not only influence encoding of fear memories by the amygdala, the brain's fear center, but also how the brain uses those memories to determine appropriate responses to fearful situations." 

To read the UA article click HERE