Neurons and synapses.When reading about the brain and nerves, both are terms that appear frequently, aren't they?“Neurons ...

Cholesterol, a fat-like substance in the body best known for its role in cardiovascular health, also plays a key role in how ...

Researchers have developed a cutting-edge technique that uses RNA “barcodes” to map how neurons connect, capturing thousands of links with single-synapse precision. The method transforms brain mapping ...

Picture every synapse in your brain as a phone line. About 70% of them are live, carrying signals right now. But according to research from MIT, the remaining 30% are installed, wired, and ready to ...

You gain weight.Your blood sugar levels rise.Your cholesterol levels rise.When thinking of the downsides of maintaining a ...

Scientists have uncovered how a protein helps build and maintain vital brain connections, providing insights into the neurological problems experienced by people with a rare form of muscular dystrophy ...

A new study challenges existing beliefs about long-term memory storage, suggesting it may not rely solely on synaptic connections. Long-term memory (LTM) is believed to be stored in the brain as ...

Researchers have created a flexible memristor based on hexagonal boron nitride whose synaptic strength is programmed directly by bending, mimicking the mechanosensitive synapses of the neuromuscular ...

Alzheimer's is a devastating disease that results in memory loss and cognitive decline. It's caused by brain cells dying and the brain itself shrinking from a buildup of proteins. Millions of seniors ...