Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, their study found that chronic compression triggers neuron death by a variety of mechanisms, both directly and indirectly. The ...

Women account for nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer's cases, and the menopausal transition may be why. Recent research re ...

To think, feel, talk and move, neurons send messages through electrical signals in the brain and spinal cord. This intricate ...

A new study has identified specific cellular machinery that helps brain cells dispose of toxic proteins associated with ...

Experiments mapping individual neurons in the sensorimotor cortex of mice show that sharp transitions in functional properties can define cortical regions.

A major international study shows that increasing a naturally occurring molecule can help restore memory in animal models of ...

Activation of Cdc42 allows the microglia to change shape, surround the neuron, and engulf it. This process, known as ...

Obstructive sleep apnea disrupts brain function in several ways, including low oxygen levels, interrupted sleep, and vascular risk. Several regions throughout the brain may shrink, and the ...

In jellyfish and sea anemones, neurons accumulate DNA damage while animals are awake and repair that damage during sleep.

Biocomputing research is testing living neurons for computation as scientists look for energy-efficient alternatives to ...

Discover how Electroencephalography (EEG) records brain activity to diagnose epilepsy, strokes, and sleep disorders. Learn ...

Life Biosciences tests ER-100, a gene therapy that aims to restore vision by rejuvenating damaged retinal neurons.