Dr. Stranahan Astrocytes (VIDEO) Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Caption Video demonstrates how a high fat diet results in swollen, dysfunctional astrocytes, which are the brain cells that support neurons. Credit Dr. Alexis Stranahan lab Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.