GIORGIO CARMIGNOTO

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Sep 05 2025SCIENCE

Brain Cells and Blood Vessels: A Look at Giorgio's Work

Ever wondered how brain cells and blood vessels team up? It all started way back in 1870 when Camillo Golgi noticed something special about astrocytes and blood vessels. Then, in 1895, Santiago Ramon y Cajal added to this idea, suggesting that astrocytes play a big role in controlling blood flow in

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