Scientists have uncovered a surprising new role for little-known brain cells called tanycytes that may influence the development of Alzheimer’s disease. These specialized cells appear to help remove ...
Living brain tissue can now be made transparent, helping scientists see deeper neurons while keeping cells active.
Neurodegenerative diseases affect more than 57 million people globally. The incidence of these diseases, from Alzheimer's to ...
Neurodegenerative diseases affect more than 57 million people globally. The incidence of these diseases, from Alzheimer's to Parkinson's to ALS and beyond, is expected to double every 20 years. Though ...
Whether or not we grow new brain cells as adults has been the subject of an ongoing and often contentious debate. Now, evidence suggests that we can. This could help answer one of neuroscience’s most ...
A new bioluminescent tool allows neurons to glow on their own, letting scientists track brain activity without harmful lasers or fading signals. The advance makes it possible to watch individual brain ...
For decades, scientists have struggled to understand exactly how years of taking hits to the head while playing sports can ...
Nerve cells in the brain are constantly bombarded with information from different senses simultaneously. How can the brain prioritize what is most important?