Understanding how the human brain stores information and later uses it to complete various tasks has been a long-standing goal of neuroscience and psychology research. Past studies have identified ...
Researchers at Universidad Miguel Hernandez have identified a specific population of neurons in the central lateral amygdala ...
A new study uses optogenetics to induce localized sleep in awake mice, reversing memory loss from sleep deprivation.
The brain is constantly mapping the external world like a GPS, even when we don't know about it. This activity comes in the form of tiny electrical signals sent between neurons—specialized cells that ...
Kevin Guttenplan, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), says astrocytes are like the “dark ...
Small plastic particles alter neuron growth, suggesting that particle size may be just as important as the amount of plastic ...