Free radicals generated at a specific site in astrocytes may promote dementia
Researchers have discovered that free radicals generated at a specific site in non-neuronal brain cells called astrocytes, may…
How nerve cells in the gut adapt to microbial and immune challenges
Ramnik Xavier, MD, PhD, of the Department of Molecular Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the senior author…
sweets and processed meats raise odds, fruit lowers them
An Italian study shows that everyday dietary patterns, not just genetics or toxins, may influence Parkinson’s disease risk,…
The role of epigenetics in memory expression
Our experiences leave traces in the brain, stored in small groups of cells called “engrams”. Engrams are thought…
New computer model lets researchers simulate how brain circuits make decisions
Every day, your brain makes thousands of decisions under uncertainty. Most of the time, you guess right. When…
Swiss startup opens access to world’s first living computer for universities worldwide
Scientists are growing tiny clumps of living human brain cells and using them to power computers. The emerging…
CogLinks model reveals how the brain adapts to changing rules
Every day, your brain makes thousands of decisions under uncertainty. Most of the time, you guess right. When…
New computer model sheds light on how brain circuits support flexible thinking
Every day, your brain makes thousands of decisions under uncertainty. Most of the time, you guess right. When…
New brain circuit discovery offers hope for chronic pain relief
Acute or short-lived pain, despite its bad reputation, is usually a lifesaver. It acts as a transient negative…
Scientists Create Brain-Like Neurons That Run On Human Brain Voltage
For decades, scientists have tried to build electronics that behave like the brain. The idea is called neuromorphic…
Brain wave coordination explains how each hemisphere shares visual information
The brain divides vision between its two hemispheres-what’s on your left is processed by your right hemisphere and…
Researchers provide new insights into how exercise helps lose weight
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children’s…