A collection of studies that chart how mammalian brain cells grow and differentiate is a ‘very valuable’ tool for ...

This initial draft has already yielded important discoveries, pinpointing key genes that regulate brain processes. It has ...

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, affecting 1 in 4 people during their lifetime. Stroke happens when blood ...

The human brain can do many amazing things, but self-repair is not one of its repertoire of abilities. Once neurons die—from ...

Scientists say they need better access to human brain tissue to understand how dementia, Alzheimer's, epilepsy, autism, multiple sclerosis and other brain conditions develop over time.Being able to ...

An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process information, according to new research. An often-ignored type of cell in the brain ...

Challenging a long-standing assumption regarding the adult brain, recent research has demonstrated that individuals can ...

Researchers have uncovered how the brain’s immune cells, called microglia, can act as protectors rather than destroyers in Alzheimer’s disease.

Glial cells, also known as neuroglia, are non-neuronal cells that play a crucial role in various neurophysiological processes. They not only support nervous system structures but also contribute to ...

Specially engineered 'young' immune cells could help to reverse the effects of aging and the damage to brain cells caused by ...