On July 1, 2024 , we proudly launched the ABCD Lab (Astrocytes in Brain and Cognition Development Lab) , in Korean as “뇌 및 인지 발달에서의 별세포 기능 연구실.” Our mission is to uncover how astrocytes , the often-overlooked star-shaped glial cells, shape the foundations of brain development, cognition, and social behavior. By integrating approaches across disciplines, from molecular and cellular biology to systems neuroscience and behavioral analysis, the ABCD Lab seeks to advance our under