Neurons, the uber-connected nerve cells that act as a main switchboard for the brain, are central to some incredibly ...
The brain contains many cell types, from the prominent neurons to the lesser-known microglia. The latter are integral to the brain's immune system and play a crucial role as the brain's cleanup crew.
There is no single test to diagnose motor neurone disease. So it is generally only through referral to a neurologist, then ...
A clearance mechanism involving microglia has been known to relieve neurons of toxic protein aggregates such as those associated with Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Unfortunately, this ...
When triggered by an odor, rapid changes in membrane voltage and intracellular calcium ion levels occur in nematode olfactory neurons, causing membrane voltage sensors and calcium ion sensors to ...
Tau tangles are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, but evidence suggests the real damage may come from ...
Scientists have shown that specialized cells involved in how the body responds to insulin are activated in the brain after exercise, suggesting that physical activity may directly improve brain ...
Natalie has seen her body and speech deteriorate; she has lost her independence and dignity — but she says new research into ...
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning systems has increased the demand for new hardware components that could speed up data analysis while consuming less power. As ...
At 31, Alexandra Apalaghiei was entering the prime of her life. How cruel, then, that just four years later, she is on the ...