Astrocytic Ensembles as Key Cellular Mediators of Memory Stabilization
Abstract
A recent work by Dewa et al. elucidates that astrocytes recruited during fear recall stabilize memory traces across extended timescales through noradrenergic signaling pathways, operating through mechanisms distinct from neuronal engrams. This commentary discusses how neuron-astrocyte interactions reshape our understanding of memory maintenance and suggest novel translational applications for fear-related disorders, such as posttraumatic stress disorder.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Memory and Neural Mechanisms
Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms
Publication details
- Journal / source
- European Journal of Neuroscience
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Volume
- 63
- Issue
- 8
- Pages
- e70512–e70512
- Publication date
- 1 April 2026
- Language
- EN