Star-Shaped Brain Cells May Hold the Key to Why and How We Sleep
A study published in the journal Current Biology suggests that star-shaped brain cells known as astrocytes could be as important to the regulation of sleep…
A study published in the journal Current Biology suggests that star-shaped brain cells known as astrocytes could be as important to the regulation of sleep…
Synapses are specialized devices where learning and memory occur. The efficient transmission of synaptic signals relies on the delicate structure and complex molecular composition of…
Specialized scanning furthers understanding of the virus’s potential effects on the brain. One of the first spectroscopic imaging-based studies of neurological injury in COVID-19 patients…
In their paper published in Frontiers of Physics, Franco Vazza (astrophysicist at the University of Bologna) and Alberto Feletti (neurosurgeon at the University of Verona)…
It is not only the heart that has chambers — the brain does, too. Its four ventricles are connected to the spinal canal and filled…
The study of the brains of extinct organisms sheds lights on their behaviors. However, soft tissues, like the brain, are not usually preserved for long…
Research on mice suggests aging affects a brain circuit critical for learning to make some types of decisions. As people age, they often lose their…
Innovative microscopy method reveals unexpected similarities between mammals and birds. Some birds can achieve extraordinary cognitive performance — but their brains were considered to be…
A new approach called integrated neurophotonics could allow researchers to track the activity of all the neurons that make up a particular brain circuit. To…
Modifications to chromosomes in “engram” neurons control the encoding and retrieval of memories. When the brain forms a memory of a new experience, neurons called…
Scientists discover striking similarities and differences in how dog and human brains process visual information about others. Researchers of the Department of Ethology at Eötvös…
Gene in brain tissue regulates sexual behavior in males in mouse study. The locus of male sexual desire has been uncovered in specific regions of…
Some birds can perform amazing cognitive feats – even though their forebrains seem to just consist of lumps of grey cells, while mammalian forebrains harbor…
“Area 32” balances activity from cognitive and emotional brain areas in primates. Navigating through life requires balancing emotion and reason, a feat accomplished by the…
Contrary to previous theories, fear and anxiety reflect shared neural building blocks. Fear and anxiety reflect overlapping brain circuits, according to research published today (September…
Hard skulls help protect our brains from physical injuries. In addition to a tough outer shell, brains have internal defenses, including a powerful shield called…
Researchers develop a wider spectrum for dLight1 sensor, allowing multiplex imaging of neurotransmitters. In 2018, Lin Tian and her team at UC Davis Health developed dLight1, a…
Time-sensitive neurons fatigue and skew our perception of time. On some days, time flies by, while on others it seems to drag on. A new…