Scientists map step-by-step activation of brain receptors
When it comes to brain proteins, small changes can make a dramatic difference. Researchers studying NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptors,…
Frequent exercise reshapes nerves that control the heart, research shows
Frequent exercise doesn’t just strengthen the heart – it also changes the nerves that control it, according to…
Stem cell therapy shows promise for repairing brain damage after stroke
When someone has a stroke – a leading worldwide cause of death and disability – time is of…
Boosting PI31 to restore synaptic function and prevent neurodegeneration
One fundamental feature of neurodegenerative diseases is a breakdown in communication. Even before brain cells die, the delicate…
Scientists discover IC–encoder neurons that shape visual perception
An illusion is when we see and perceive an object that doesn’t match the sensory input that reaches…
Novel vitamin K analogs show promise for reversing neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s disease are characterized by the progressive loss of neurons. The resulting…
Scientists uncover brain circuit that turns cravings into eating behavior
Scientists uncovered how the brain’s bed nucleus of the stria terminalis acts as a master switchboard, merging reward…
Infection or stressful events during pregnancy may increase anxiety risk in offspring
Increased risk for anxiety may begin before birth, shaped by infection or stressful events during pregnancy, according to…
Rare ABCA7 gene variants linked to Alzheimer’s risk
A new study from MIT neuroscientists reveals how rare variants of a gene called ABCA7 may contribute to…
Rapid neuronal evolution linked to high prevalence of autism in humans
A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution, published by Oxford University Press, finds that the relatively high…
Ultrasound device enables precise non-invasive stimulation of deep brain regions
An ultrasound device that can precisely stimulate areas deep in the brain without surgery has been developed by…