Thrombospondin-2, a protein with cell adhesion properties usually secreted by astrocytes, prompted a strong increase in synapses in male-derived neurons but showed no effect in females.
All-trans retinoic acid, a vitamin A derivative, induces synaptic plasticity in human cortical neurons.
Study looks at the evolutionary development of the human brain.
Amidst noise and chaos, cortical neurons work in a team to communicate and allow the brain to find order.
Neurons in the motor cortex of rats fall into two categories, those that are externally focused and relay information to other parts of the body, and those that are internally focused. When inhibition is increased, the externally focused neurons switch to internally focused cells.
A new study reveals frequency plays a key role in neural activation from electrical stimulation.
A new study reveals our longevity and sexual maturity are governed by our brains, not our bodies. Researchers discovered that animals with more neurons in the cerebral cortex live longer, regardless of their body size.
Human dendrites have different electrical properties from those of other species, a new study reveals. Researchers report electrical signals weaken more as they flow along human dendrites, allowing small sections of dendrites to behave independently from the rest of the neuron.
Allen Institute researchers have produced a collection of computer generated models that accurately replicate cortical neuron activity.
Dogs possess significantly more cortical neurons than cats, a new study reports.
A new study sheds light on the mechanisms of gyrus formation.
A new study published in Nature sheds light on how populations of neurons work together during working memory and decision making tasks. Researchers report individual neurons are briefly active, but populations of neurons working together carry information for longer periods of time by being active at different times.
