All cells, whether big or small, short or long, rely on proteins to function properly. In most cells, transporting these proteins is relatively simple. Neurons in the brain, however, face a ...
New research finds the newborn brain is already densely wired at birth, and spends years pruning connections, not building ...
Washington DC [US], May 16 (ANI): Researchers have shown for the first time that malfunctioning mitochondria, the cell’s energy generators, may directly cause cognitive decline in neurodegenerative ...
Have you ever wondered how a fly manages to dodge you in a split second? Scientists have long been fascinated by the ...
An experimental RNA-based therapy shows promise for ALS by preventing TDP-43 protein clumping. The therapy halted motor neuron loss in mouse models. Researchers hope to one day move the treatment to ...
Even in the primary visual cortex, a brain region named for its specialized role in processing basic features of what the ...
A study by Professor Carlos Matute of the EHU reinforces a paradigm shift in neuroscience: Myelin goes from being a ...
Researchers identify key rules for how visual cortex neurons organize thousands of synaptic inputs based on distance and clustering.
Researchers used a blood protein wash to render brain tissue transparent down to 700 µm, witnessing live-firing activity ...