Brain channels 'stopped in time' reveal chemical flow that enables learning and thinking
In an effort to understand how brain cells exchange chemical messages, scientists say they have successfully used a highly ...
Neurons use simple physics to maintain their connections, but these processes change in Alzheimer's patients
Scientists at Auburn University have uncovered a fundamental principle of how brain cells stay connected, and their discovery ...
Rewriting the Brain’s Rulebook: Scientists Uncover Memory’s Hidden Architecture
New structural markers of memory storage uncovered by Scripps Research may pave the way for new treatments for memory loss.
What makes humans intelligent? These unique neurons might hold the key
Concepts encoded by concept neurons can be an animal, an article of clothing, a place, or a person. The concept can be evoked ...
Researchers identify neurons in brain that regulate energy levels and body temperature
Scientists at Pennington Biomedical Research Center have gained greater clarity in the brain regions and neurons that control ...
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Sleep rewires the brain to strengthen memories
Sleep reorganizes neural patterns in a way that helps memories take hold and prepares the brain for new information.
Scientists Reveal Surprising Way Pregnancy Changes Your Brain
New research has discovered an unexpected way pregnancy alters the brain—by changing a mother's temperature preferences. A study from the Baylor College of Medicine found that postpartum women prefer ...
Why the Human Brain May Power the Next Tech Revolution
On this episode of Primer, we explore the world of biocomputing, where scientists are blurring the lines between the biological and synthetic.
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Itch or Pain? Your Brain Knows the Difference—Here’s How
Next time you feel an itch, remember that your brain's vast network of neurons informs it whether it is an itch or pain. A ...
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How Your Brain Manages Cholesterol Could Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by a host of recognizable cognitive symptoms, but many non-cognitive symptoms like changes in sleep, anxiety and depression can be early signs of the disease.
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Pennington Biomedical researchers identify neurons in brain that regulate energy levels and body temperature
Scientists at Pennington Biomedical Research Center have gained greater clarity in the brain regions and neurons that control metabolism, body temperature and energy use. Featured in the February ...