A largely overlooked structure inside our cells may play a crucial role in how the brain forms, offering new insight into ...

The brain is often described as a dense forest of connections, and for years scientists have searched for ways to trim that ...

Contemporary artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as the models underpinning the functioning of ChatGPT, image ...

Scientists have discovered a way to help the brain clean itself of harmful Alzheimer’s plaques by activating its own support cells. By increasing a protein called Sox9, researchers were able to boost ...

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 ...

A research team led by Director Seongkyoon Choi of the Core Protein Resources Center and Professor Wookyung Yu of the Department of Brain Sciences at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & ...

The Importance of Gliotransmitters for Brain Function, Plus Cognitive and Motor Efficiencies Gliotransmitters are neurochemicals released by glial cells. They support communication between neurons and ...

Difficulty completing everyday tasks. Failing memory. Unusually poor concentration. For many people living with schizophrenia, cognitive challenges are part of daily life. Alongside well-known ...

The human brain requires constant nourishment to maintain its complex network of billions of neurons, yet certain foods actively work against optimal brain function. While most people focus on foods ...

Only one has been shown in clinical trials to slow cognitive aging, by about two years. This is what the science says about ...