Astrocytes (IMAGE) Rockefeller University Caption Human astrocytes are important for brain signaling. Researchers are gaining new insights into their function by studying their worm equivalent. Credit Laboratory of Developmental Genetics at The Rockefeller University Usage Restrictions Image may be used to illustrate the research described in the accompanying release. 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.