Webs of star-shaped cells called astrocytes connect distant parts of the brain, allowing long-distance exchange of molecules.

Visualizing an object in the mind’s eye allows us to remember the face of someone we met long ago, or to picture an item we ...

We can get silicon to "think" but the neuron can't be beat for efficiency. So, researchers worked to imitate it.

Brain study reveals memories stick when learning triggers a brief “energy emergency” in glucose-sensing neurons.

Scientists link a rising brain protein to memory decline and show it can be reversed in mice, offering a new target for ...

A growing body of research suggests astrocytes, star-shaped brain cells once dismissed as support players, may lead the way ...

Every experience leaves a trace in the brain, a memory that can shape future behavior. Alcohol and other addictive substances ...

AS we age, brain cells face increasing challenges from inflammation, oxidative stress, reduced blood flow, and the buildup of ...

Every experience leaves a trace in the brain, a memory that can shape future behavior. Alcohol and other addictive substances ...

What if scientists could pinpoint exactly which cells in our brain are most affected by aging? This knowledge could lead to ...