New research reveals that brain cells use a muscle-like signaling mechanism to relay information over long distances.

By Chris SimmsNeurons in the brains of mice tell them to stop eating when they’ve had enough food – and since people probably ...

New research shows that a network of subcellular structures similar to those responsible for propagating molecular signals ...

Though many feeding circuits in the brain are known to play a role in monitoring food intake, the neurons in those circuits do not make the final decision to cease eating a meal.  The neurons ...

A type of aggressive, treatment-resistant brain tumor has a distinct population of immune cells that support its growth, according to new research.

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

Discover the shocking findings of a study on microplastic pollution in human brain tissue. Explore the sources and possible ...

Scientists have uncovered a crucial pathway that links brain cell activity to the activation of genes responsible for ...

Rutgers researchers discovered that microglia from individuals with a high genetic risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD) are ...

This new six-part podcast follows the lives of people with severe depression who volunteered for deep brain stimulation.

A University of Ottawa neuroscientist has led a Canadian research team to reveal important new insights into the activation dynamics of neural stem cells (NSCs). These are the stem cells that build ...