Using a snap-freezing method, researchers have been able to reveal the true structure of the connections that join neurons together in the adult brain. Read More
SARS_CoV_2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, can directly enter the nervous system. The virus can infect the brain, causing alterations in blood vessels and directly disrupt oxygen supply to the organ. Read More
The inhibition of GCK-IV kinases leads to robust neuroprotection while permitting axon regeneration. The findings could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. Read More
Mouse study reveals how neurons reorganize following experiencing novel stimuli. The study reports a possible mechanism for memory consolidation and recall, shedding new light on the biological underpinnings for long-term memory. Read More
Study provides the most detailed and complete characterization of diversity in neural types in the brain to date. Read More
Expressing neuron enriched mitochondrial proteins, researchers achieved a four times higher glial cell conversion rate and simultaneously increased the speed of neural reprogramming. Read More
A new analysis shows the distribution of fluctuation within the cerebellum neural network follows the same progression of distribution of matter in the cosmic web. Read More
A clusterization approach allows researchers to analyze dendritic spines in new ways. Read More
Researchers have identified a bio-chemical circuit that supports neuron-microglia communication. When neurons are active, they release ATP. Microglia sense extracellular ATP and the compound draws the immune cell toward the neuron. Read More
Researchers have made an important discovery about the mechanisms behind learning and memory. Depending on the number of synapses, and their proximity, information is processed and stored differently. Read More
Researchers have identified a new role of bi-directional connections for accelerating communication between brain networks. Read More
The adult nervous system of a C. elegans worm contains 302 neurons, which can be divided into 118 types. Seventy homeobox genes are involved in characterizing the neuron types. Read More
