This research profile features Dr. Leanne Holt’s work on astrocyte morphology in addiction. The study explores glial plasticity as a potential target for treating substance use disorders, emphasizing scientific motivation and impact.
Exploring Astrocyte Roles in Addiction with Dr. Holt
Key Takeaways
Focuses on glial biology in addiction research.
Model system: mouse nucleus accumbens sections.
Research goal: uncover astrocyte roles in behavioral adaptation.
Presented by a postdoctoral researcher from the Nestler Lab.
Content type: Customer Highlight on scientific motivation.