A new study has examined brains affected by PTSD at the single-cell level, uncovering distinct genetic alterations that may ...

Microglia are a specialized type of immune cell that accounts for about 10% of all cells within the brain and spinal cord.

Recent work has revealed some of the many crucial functions of astrocytes, brain cells that were once thought to play primarily supportive roles... | Cell And Molecular Biology ...

A new study finds that a widespread parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, can physically damage human sperm, including decapitating ...

A new study shows how neurons in the hypothalamus may connect stress to sleepless nights and forgetfulness—and may offer hope ...

The first human brain-computer interface by Paradromics was completed in 20 minutes, featuring microelectrodes to help ...

Using cutting-edge RNA sequencing, researchers mapped how exercise affects specific brain cell types in a model of ...

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 the nervous system.

Human–animal chimaeras are an exciting yet challenging area of research. Human cells are coaxed to grow in animal embryos, allowing researchers to study human tissue development. But the long-term ...

In this work, the investigators identified high levels of T cells in a part of the brain known as the subfornical organ, which is related to the control of thirst and hunger. This was true in a mouse ...

A dynamic DNA methylation 'barcode' on the X chromosome can distinguish thousands of individual adult male neurons and may record aspects of their development.

A research team has successfully developed a three-dimensional (3D) brain model that closely mimics the structure and ...