Researchers at Leipzig University's Carl Ludwig Institute for Physiology, working in collaboration with Johns Hopkins ...

A new study identifies molecular factors that promote small vessel disease—and an active drug that can restore impaired ...

An estimated 86 billion neurons in the average human brain govern our body’s functions and conjure — somehow — the human mind. C. elegans has 302 neurons in one sex and a few more in the other.

Synaptic plasticity—the brain's ability to modify the connections between neurons to support learning—is one of the neural ...

A new study reveals five mechanisms by which microplastics can trigger inflammation and cause damage in the brain.

A decade ago, a group of scientists had the literally brilliant idea to use bioluminescent light to visualize brain activity.

A significant, long-term reduction in calorie consumption resulted in a slowing of aging in the brain, according to a study ...

Glial cells, also known as neuroglia, are non-neuronal cells that play a crucial role in various neurophysiological processes. They not only support nervous system structures but also contribute to ...

The Importance of Gliotransmitters for Brain Function, Plus Cognitive and Motor Efficiencies Gliotransmitters are neurochemicals released by glial cells. They support communication between neurons and ...