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Jepson, J.E.C. (2021). Sleep: Astrocytes Take Their Toll on Tired Flies.  Curr. Biol. 31(1): R27--RR30.
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FBrf0249513
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Abstract
Calcium signalling in astrocytes modulates sleep, yet how astrocytes communicate with neural circuits that control sleep is unclear. A new study now uncovers a calcium-dependent relay between astrocytes and neurons that promotes sleep homeostasis in fruit flies.
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33434483
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10.1016/j.cub.2020.10.083
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    Language of Publication
    English
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    Abbreviation
    Curr. Biol.
    Title
    Current Biology
    Publication Year
    1991-
    ISBN/ISSN
    0960-9822
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