By reexamining 3D images used to map the connections between brain cells, researchers are uncovering new information about a small, elusive, and often overlooked cellular appendage.
Nearly 50 years ago, neuroscientists discovered cells within the brain's hippocampus that store memories of specific ...
Autophagy, the process by which cells recycle damaged components, has long been associated with neuroprotection. However, the ...
As the brain ages, it undergoes changes in metabolism, plasticity, and cognitive function, making it vulnerable to age-related decline. Growing evidence ...
BEIJING -- A collaborative team of scientists from China and other countries has mapped the most refined chimpanzee brain ...