One fundamental feature of neurodegenerative diseases is a breakdown in communication. Even before brain cells die, the ...

Neuroscientists are zeroing in on how special kinds of brain cells help us see things that aren't actually there.

A new lab study exploited a unique aspect of metabolism in glioblastoma to boost the effectiveness of chemoradiation, turning ...

TSPO levels rise early in Alzheimer’s and persist throughout disease. Targeting this biomarker could open new treatment options. TSPO, a major marker of brain inflammation, may offer a way to detect ...

Research conducted on mice has identified that the rapid response of a specific type of defense cell is essential for ...

When someone has a stroke—a leading worldwide cause of death and disability—time is of the essence. Almost nine out of 10 ...

Fully autonomous home-cage training system HABITS enables mice to learn complex cognitive behaviors without human ...

Mice often communicate in ultrasound, which is so high-pitched that it's beyond human hearing. Because these sounds don't ...

Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) has revolutionized modern biology, allowing scientists to study the expression of ...

Experiments on Earth indicate some common species of bacteria and fungi could survive for several days on the moon's surface, ...