Researchers discovered that electrical synapses filter sensory signals in animals, enabling context-specific ...

Between the axon of a transmitting neuron and the dendrite of a receiving neuron is a gap called the synapse—the site at which signals are passed between the brain cells. The nervous system ...

New research reveals how electrical synapses filter sensory input, helping animals choose actions based on context.

A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience sheds new light on how brain cells relay critical information from their ...

The Amyloid—Tangle Connection. Aβ aggregates (green) hyper-excite neurons in tau epicenters and connected regions, strengthening that connectivity. This pushes tau propagation from one region to ...

Storytelling is part of being human. In this nonfiction book, we learn why and how such narratives can also be a trap ...

Specific brain cells known as layer 5 pyramidal neurons play a vital role in how our brains process information.

A study led by scientists at Rutgers University-New Brunswick has shown that specialized cells involved in how the body ...

Dubai resident Zahida Abdul Rahiman stopped driving more than 20 years ago. Over the last three months, the 64-year-old has ...

Discover how neuromorphic AI chips are transforming artificial intelligence by mimicking human brain functions, enhancing ...

A breakthrough study sheds new light on how brain cells relay critical information from their extremities to their nucleus, leading to the activation of genes essential for learning and memory.