The locus coeruleus is emerging as a major new area of research interest, with many important functions such as regulating ...

Researchers in Japan found that excessively activated neurons over time, rather than decreased neuronal activity, cause aging-related decline in brain function in nematodes.

What makes the human brain unique? A Yale study unlocks new insights into genetic changes that shaped our evolution.

In mice, the neurons that dictate the feeling of being full are also the ones that cause sugar cravings, potentially ...

Scientists explore how the immune and nervous systems constantly communicate, influencing brain diseases, behavior, and ...

Scientists have developed a new kind of laser-based artificial neuron that mimics a biological nerve cell. This artificial ...

the internal processes that make and remake the brain—the birth of new neurons and death of old ones, the creation and dissipation of neural connections, and more—persist across the lifespan.

Key cells in the brain, neurons, form networks by exchanging signals, enabling the brain to learn and adapt at incredible speed. Researchers have now developed a 3D-printed 'brain-like environment ...

In a recent study published in Nature Metabolism, researchers identified distinct neuronal populations in the hippocampus (HPC) responsive to sugars or fats. Survival depends upon sufficient food ...