Researchers have discovered that mysterious clusters of proteins found on neurons are calcium-signaling 'hotspots' that activate gene transcription, allowing neurons to produce crucial proteins. The ...

The channel, Slo2.2, helps restore neurons' internal electrical state, and so prevents them from firing at too high a frequency for too long, which has the potential to damage the cells. With the new ...

Scientists have known for years that a lattice of blood vessels nourishes cells in the retina that allow us to see – but it’s been a mystery how the intricate structure is created. Now, researchers at ...

Clusters of proteins found on neurons are calcium-signaling “hotspots” that link electrical signals to gene expression, allowing neurons to produce crucial proteins. The discovery may potentially lead ...

A new study published in eLife has found that a remarkably rare type of neuron acts as a master conductor for the brain’s ...

A team of scientists at the University of California, Davis is exploring how hallucinogenic drugs impact the structure and function of neurons -- research that could lead to new treatments for ...

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 ...

Louis-Jan Pilaz carves out the morphology of cells in the brain. This sculpture titled, “ Cajal’s Purkinje Neuron ” took him ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. It's no surprise that psychedelic drugs such as LSD and ecstasy alter brain function, leading to ...

Delivering a connection-building protein to star-shaped cells in the brain could reverse changes to neural circuits seen in ...