Brain Noise Found to Nurture Synapses
Researchers report miniature neurotransmission appears to play a key role in synaptic development.... Read More...
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How Our Nerves Keep Firing
Researchers report on how nerve cells recycle vesicles. The findings suggest the process is much faster and different that previously proposed.... Read More...
Observing Brain Activity During Learning Errors
Mistakes made during the associative learning process activate two distinct neural networks in the brain, researchers discover.... Read More...
Ultrasensitive Calcium Sensors Shine New Light on Neuron Activity
Researchers were able to visualize neuronal activity, thanks to a new protein which fluoresces brightly each time it senses calcium.... Read More...
Protein Linked to Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Identified
Caspase-2 is a key regulator of a signaling pathway which leads to cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds.
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Video Shows the Traffic Inside a Brain Cell
Using bioluminescent proteins from a jellyfish, scientists lit up the inside of a neuron, capturing spectacular video footage that shows the movement of proteins throughout the cell. The video offers a rare peek at how proteins, the brain's building blocks, are directed through neurons to renew its structure.... Read More...
Molecular Duo Dictate Weight and Energy Levels
Yale University researchers have discovered a key cellular mechanism that may help the brain control how much we eat, what we weigh, and how much energy we have... Read More...
A New Nuance to Neurons
A fundamental new discovery about how nerve cells in the brain store and release tiny sacs filled with chemicals may radically alter the way scientists think ab... Read More...