Neurosurgery is entering a new dimension. Mixed Reality is turning brain scans into holograms, allowing surgeons to see the brain in 3D, directly on the patient’s head

Anxiety is usually seen as a neuron-driven response, but new research reveals a crucial and unexpected role for astrocytes in emotional regulation. This study shows that these star-shaped glial cells actively help maintain balance in the prefrontal cortex, preventing anxiety from escalating.