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Albert Einstein’s genius might have something to do with a relatively new discovery in neuroscience:

And Smith had an even wilder idea: Maybe astrocytes were actually eavesdropping on the chemical conversations between neurons, and rebroadcasting them to distant areas of the brain.

If Smith was right, it would mean that astrocytes could be involved in learning, memory and even genius.

Fascinating article.