Researchers from Kyushu University have developed an innovative technique to non-invasively measure two key signals, membrane voltage and intracellular calcium levels, at the same time, in neurons of ...

An intriguing new hypothesis suggests that electric fields generated by neurons in the brain could, in turn, be influencing its molecular infrastructure, allowing our brains to functionally adapt to ...

Your brain can still make new neurons when you’re an adult. But how does the rare birth of these new neurons contribute to cognitive function? Researchers know that new neurons contribute to memory ...

Vision happens when patterns of light entering the eye are converted into reliable patterns of brain activity. This ...

A part of the brain that is about the size of a sunflower seed in people could play a big role in our food consumption ...

Glial cells are an integral part of the human nervous system. They help support and nourish nerve cells, or neurons. Several types of glial cells exist. Glial cells are the “glue” of the nervous ...

A new study from MIT neuroscientists reveals how rare variants of a gene called ABCA7 may contribute to the development of ...

A weekend of burgers, fries and hot dogs will probably have you thinking more about your waistline than your brain, but a new ...