Researchers at Brown University and Cincinnati Children’s found that suppressing opsin 3 in the brain of mice makes them eat ...

Scientists have for the first time demonstrated play-like behavior in flies. They found that fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) voluntarily and repeatedly visited a carousel.

Most neuroscience research carried out up to date has primarily focused on neurons, the most renowned type of cell in the ...

This important study identifies a new key factor in orchestrating the process of glial wrapping of axons in Drosophila wandering larvae. The evidence supporting the claims of the authors is convincing ...

This influx of calcium at the contact site attracts and activates a kinase called CaMKII, a protein known to be important in ...

Alcohol use disorder, which affects over 10% of Americans, can lead to persistent and serious insomnia. Difficulties falling ...

Kiehl, K.A. (2020). Aberrant brain gray matter in murderers. Brain Imaging Behavior, 14, 2050-2061. Matthew Sharps, Ph.D., ...

This supports the hypothesis that harmful gut bacteria may escape into circulation, triggering brain inflammation and neurodegeneration. The findings highlight the gut-brain connection and provide a ...

3D-printed brain-like environment promotes neuron growth Researchers develop nanostructures that guide neural networks growth and directionality Date: January 30, 2025 Source: Delft University of ...

A schematic of Drosophila melanogaster is from (Namiki et al., 2018). (B) An image of a standard fly brain with a rendering of the mushroom ... HCL (pH 8.0)-buffered 80% glycerol + 0.5% DMSO. For ...

Our experimental technology enables us to observe the blood vessels within the brain and detect microplastics present in these vessels.” Huang and colleagues developed a microplastics imaging system ...

The brain interprets these sensory cues to understand what’s going on outside and inside the body. This allows a person to use their body to interact with their surrounding environment and ...