Scientists have identified 'meal memory' neurons in the brain that record when and what we eat. The finding explains how poor ...

In the lab, Johns Hopkins University neuroscientist Minhyeok Chang and colleagues identified tiny tubular bridges in the ...

Researchers have long believed that neurons rely on glucose nearly entirely for fuel. The brain’s enormous energy ...

Discover how circHomer1 influences synapse development in mice, crucial for understanding brain adaptation to visual changes.

Research from scientists at RIKEN highlights the role of Fos signaling in memory formation and recall in response to unpleasant experiences.

Acute or short-lived pain, despite its bad reputation, is usually a lifesaver. It acts as a transient negative sensory ...

The bacteria Geobacter sulfurreducens came from humble beginnings; it was first isolated from dirt in a ditch in Norman, ...

Researchers have discovered “meal memory” neurons in laboratory rats that may explain why forgetting lunch can lead to overeating. Scientists have identified a unique population of brain cells ...

This balance—neurons as the silent bee workers, waves as the queen’s rhythm holding the hive together—suggests consciousness ...

If replicated in humans, such an effect would slow or even reverse the progress of diseases like Alzheimer's, Huntington's, ...

New research reveals that astrocytes — not neurons — are responsible for stabilizing emotional memories by re-engaging during recall.