Researchers make breakthrough in understanding the role of tau protein in Alzheimer's
A research team at the University of Cologne has made a significant breakthrough in understanding the role of the tau ...
Tag: Neurons
The brain-gut microbiota axis: Impact on mental health & potential treatment avenues
Gut-microbiota has been found in recent years to have a significant impact on both physical and mental health. Ted Dinan, ...
Neurofilament light as a translational biomarker from preclinical drug discovery to clinical application
In this interview, industry expert Phillip Mitchell discusses the role of NfL biomarkers in CNS drug discovery, neurodegenerative disease research, ...
Mathematicians explore how brain folding helps improve brainpower
Mathematicians are investigating how the intricate folds in the human brain – which have increased as our species has evolved ...
Direct connection found between memory and sensory processing centers in brain
A newly identified part of a brain circuit mixes sensory information, memories, and emotions to tell whether things are familiar ...
SwRI develops computational method to track brain cell development
A team led by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) developed a computational method to improve techniques to track brain cell development ...
Gene therapy breakthrough offers hope for severe Dravet syndrome cases
Researchers successfully use an adeno-associated viral vector to restore brain function in a mouse model of SCN1B-linked DEE52, reducing seizures ...
Study reveals key role of opsin 3 in regulating food intake and energy balance
Scientists discovered years ago that the hypothalamus - which helps to manage body temperature, hunger, sex drive, sleep and more ...
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Study reveals how neurons save energy during protein synthesis
Nerve cells have amazing strategies to save energy and still perform the most important of their tasks. Researchers from the ...
How fruit fly genetics could change the fight against mosquito diseases
How fruit flies mate may hold a key to limiting the spread of diseases by mosquitoes. In a new study, ...
