BPA and BPS, two common plasticizers found in everyday items such as water bottles and food packaging, impair communication between neurons in the brain. Read More
Researchers have identified regions within the DNA of neurons that accumulate single-strand breaks (SSBs). The SSB accumulation appears to be unique to neurons. The findings challenge previous thoughts on the cause of DNA damage and how it could impact neurodegenerative disorders. Read More
In the hours after death, some cells in the human brain not only remain active, they grow in size. Read More
Astrocytes influence how long, and how deeply, mice sleep, a new study reports. Read More
Dopamine neurons in the midbrain become active in a previously undetected way when an animal considers a reward that is changing in value. Read More
Findings shed new light on how the brain wires during development. Read More
Dendrites weave their way through space that balances their need to connect to other neurons, but there is a cost. Read More
Study identifies 40 genes in mice that actively suppress axon regeneration in the central nervous system. Read More
Study details a signaling pathway that prevents the overproduction of snRNPs when they are not required. Read More
Study provides a broader understanding of light's ability to break chemical bonds and release active molecules. Read More
A new 3-D printed biomaterial is able to mimic the properties of living brain tissue. The new material could be used to enhance regenerative medicine therapies. Read More
A new framework outperforms previous models in predicting and assessing neural network properties. Read More
