Scientists put forward a new theory of brain development
Your brain begins as a single cell. When all is said and done, it will house an incredibly…
NIH’s continued investment fuels TMJ pain research
Chronic pain is one of the most common health conditions worldwide. Back pain is the most frequently reported…
Study identifies PPP2R5C blood marker that may detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier
Researchers report that declining PPP2R5C levels in blood may signal early Alzheimer’s pathology, offering new insight into tau…
Neuron lattice structure may guard against neurodegeneration
Brain cells are constantly swallowing material from the fluid that surrounds them – signaling molecules, nutrients, even pieces of their own surfaces – in a process…
‘Partial reprogramming’ of engram neurons restores memory performance in mice
Age-related memory decline and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s are often thought of as irreversible. But the brain is…
Aging brains struggle to recycle synaptic proteins
As we age, we begin to lose the connections that wire up our brains-and neuroscientists aren’t sure why. …
Hippocampus reorganizes memories to anticipate future outcomes, study finds
A preclinical study published in Nature has found evidence that the hippocampus, the brain region that stores memory, also reorganizes…
A Hidden Source of Power May Have Been Discovered Surrounding Our Cells
Our cells may literally ripple with electricity, acting as a hidden power supply that could help transport materials…
Engineered sensor reveals the brain’s hidden chemical conversations
Scientists have engineered a protein able to record the incoming chemical signals of brain cells (as opposed to…
Study provides new insights into brain signaling during sleep and wakefulness
An international team led by the University of Michigan has introduced new methods that reveal which regions of…
Researchers use “zap-and-freeze” technique to watch hard-to-see brain cell communications
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have used a “zap-and-freeze” technology to watch hard-to-see brain cell communications…
Groundbreaking mouse cortex model opens new frontiers in neuroscience
Harnessing the muscle of one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, researchers have built one of the largest and…