Silent cells deep in your spinal cord may hold a surprising key to healing after devastating injuries and brain disease. A ...

In the brain, synaptic plasticity - the ability to change neuronal connections over time - is fundamental to learning and memory. Traditionally, science has focused on nerve cells and their synapses.

A study published in Nature by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine changes the way we understand memory. Until now, memories have been explained by the activity of brain cells called neurons ...

Researchers have a new hypothesis for how brain cells called astrocytes might contribute to memory storage in the brain. Their model, known as dense associative memory, would help explain the brain's ...

When it comes to brain function, neurons get a lot of the glory. But healthy brains depend on the cooperation of many kinds of cells. The most abundant of the brain's non-neuronal cells are astrocytes ...

Everyone experiences pain, but nearly one in every 10 adult Americans over age 30 will experience neuropathic pain. This pain can stem from complications from diabetes or infections, a side effect of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. How does the brain store—and access—our memories? While our ...

Clusterin, we’re sorry—we misjudged you. Long cast as Aβ’s villainous sidekick (Jan 2014 news; Apr 2023 news), the chaperone now looks more like a friendly superhero. Provided, that is, our genes let ...

Cells feature an array of biological cascades to respond to stressors such as protein aggregates, viruses, and DNA damage. When these pathways are activated too much or for too long, things can go ...

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- The human brain contains about 86 billion neurons. These cells fire electrical signals that help the brain store memories and send information and commands throughout the brain and ...