Astrocytes differentially regulate excitatory and inhibitory synaptic transmission in the CeM, the major output nucleus of the amygdala. Astrocytes thereby reduce neuronal activity in the CeM and diminish fear expression in vivo. Therefore, astrocytes influence neural network activity and animal behavior through the regulation of specific synapses.
- Mario Martin-Fernandez
- Stephanie Jamison
- Alfonso Araque
