Scientists have uncovered evidence supporting a mechanism in which transposable elements (TEs), once considered ...

Rugby league player Jai Arrow's recently announced diagnosis of motor neuron disease has again brought this devastating ...

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.

Researchers develop Neuroplex, a pipeline combining miniscopes and confocal imaging to track 9 distinct neuron types in ...

Researchers have shown for the first time that malfunctioning mitochondria — the cell’s energy generators — may directly ...

Natalie has seen her body and speech deteriorate; she has lost her independence and dignity — but she says new research into ...

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 ...

Researchers at King's College London have identified the biological nature and timing of changes in human cortical neurons ...

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 ...

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 ...