Commentary discusses how astrocytes stabilize memory in fear recall, implying new treatments for disorders.
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.
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