A study led by Ryan W. Logan, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry and neurobiology, has found mutations in key brain cells among individuals with chronic opioid… Read More »Study links mutations in key brain cells to chronic opioid use disorder
UCLA Health researchers have discovered a group of specialized support cells in the brain that can regulate behaviors associated with human neuropsychiatric disorders. The study,… Read More »Study links specific astrocytes to regulation of behaviors associated with neuropsychiatric disorders
Researchers from Bochum and Dortmund have created an artificial cell environment that could promote the regeneration of nerves. Usually, injuries to the brain or spinal… Read More »Positively charged hydrogels promote neural stem cell survival and differentiation
What are the origins of wings and tails in birds? This is one of the key questions in the evolution of animals. It has long… Read More »New hypothesis links dinosaur feather displays to modern bird hunting strategy
The intricate dance of neurons orchestrates vital bodily functions and complex thoughts within a vast network. Traditional neuroscience, relying on in vivo electrophysiology within living… Read More »MiV unveils open-source In vitro platform for unprecedented neural interfacing
The nervous system is a complex and intricate network that plays a crucial role in coordinating and regulating the functions of the human body. Comprising… Read More »Structure and function of the nervous system
A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Jonathan Lipton from Boston Children’s Hospital delves into the intricate relationship between our internal body clocks, known as circadian… Read More »Circadian rhythms influence brain connections and cognitive abilities
When brain oxygenation is cut off for a prolonged period, the electrical activity of the cerebral cortex is quickly reduced to zero. But that’s not… Read More »New research reveals the “wave of death” starts deep in the cortex
Approximately 40% of individuals experience episodes of syncope, commonly known as fainting, at least once in their lifetime. These brief instances of losing consciousness can… Read More »Heart-brain genetic pathway identified as key to fainting
Researchers from Harvard Medical School have made a significant discovery about how nerve cells that sense touch develop specialized endings. Unlike previous assumptions of predetermined… Read More »Skin type determines development of touch sensory neurons