Researchers exploring the developing central nervous system of fruit flies have identified nonelectrical cells that transition the brain from highly plastic into a less moldable, […]
Dynamic reorganization of brain circuit with post-stroke rehabilitation: Dynamic reorganization of the cortico-brainstem is linked to functional recovery in post-stroke rehabilitation
Nagoya City University (NCU) researchers have revealed an interaction between cortico-brainstem pathways during training-induced recovery in stroke model rats, providing valuable insights for improving rehabilitation […]
Scientists develop technique to reveal epigenetic features of cells in the brain
The brain’s prefrontal cortex, which gives us our ability to solve problems and plan ahead, contains billions of cells. But understanding the large diversity of […]
How do we get so many different types of neurons in our brain?
SMU (Southern Methodist University) researchers have discovered another layer of complexity in gene expression, which could help explain how we’re able to have so many […]
Cell suicide could hold key for brain health and food security
Research into the self-destruction of cells in humans and plants could lead to treatments for neurodegenerative brain diseases and the development of disease-resistant plants. A […]
New insights into how the brain works
The brain is composed of many different types of neurons, and scientists are just beginning to uncover the functional significance of this vast cellular diversity. […]
Cell types affected in brains of multiple sclerosis patients pinpointed
Scientists have discovered that a specific brain cell known as a ‘projection neuron’ has a central role to play in the brain changes seen in […]
How the brain distinguishes between voice and sound
Is the brain capable of distinguishing a voice from the specific sounds it utters? In an attempt to answer this question, researchers from the University […]
Concussion symptoms reversed by magnetic therapy
Concussion symptoms — such as loss of balance, hazy comprehension, sleep disturbance and ability to walk straight — can be reversed by a new type […]
Inhibition of protein phosphorylation promotes optic nerve regeneration after injury: Novel approach to the development of treatments for optic neuropathies
A new study by Professor Toshio Ohshima of Waseda University has found that the inhibition of phosphorylation of collapsing response mediator protein 2 (CRMP2), a […]
Flexibility of working memory from random connections
A new article in Neuron from Princeton University neuroscientists Flora Bouchacourt and Tim Buschman presents a new model of working memory. Working memory is your […]
Mathematical framework explores how the brain keeps a beat: New ‘neuronal metronome’ suggests how the brain might learn a rhythm, not just perceive it
A new mathematical model demonstrates how neurons in the brain could work together to learn and keep a musical beat. The framework, developed by Amitabha […]
Like mountaineers, nerves need expert guidance to find their way: Scientists discover that motor neurons receive a multitude of cues to successfully navigate to their destinations in the body
Similar to the dozens of Sherpas that guide hikers up treacherous Himalayan mountains to reach a summit, the nervous system relies on elaborate timing and […]
Go for a run or eat chocolate: A choice dictated by the cannabinoid receptors
Physical inactivity is a common factor in lifestyle diseases — and one that is often linked to the excessive consumption of fatty and/or sugary foods. […]