New research shows a single neuron in fruit flies can trigger two distinct behaviors in response to the same smell.

The same neuron can tell fruit flies to walk toward the smell of rotting fruit and speed up, according to new research from ...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative condition that affects a significant proportion of older people ...

The human brain is comprised of two main types of cells, known as neurons and glia. The first are responsible for ...

In the cerebral cortex, numerous neurons exchange information through junctions known as synapses. The strength of each ...

Rats exhibit significant recovery of locomotor function following incomplete spinal cord injuries, albeit with altered gait expression and reduced speed and stepping frequency. These changes likely ...

The cerebrum, especially the cerebral cortex, has long been thought to be the important part of our brain. However, the cerbrum contains less than 20 percent of the neurons in our brain. Eighty ...

Scientists have uncovered how a protein helps build and maintain vital brain connections, providing insights into the ...

Researchers have now shown that, despite individual differences in neuron activity, a shared underlying structure guides the ...

New research reveals that human memory may prioritize people and places over context, offering insight into how our brains ...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative condition that affects a significant proportion of older people worldwide. Synapses are ...