A newly identified role for the neuronal MPS shows it controls nutrient uptake by acting as a gatekeeper. Its disruption ...

A newly discovered mechanism that protects nerve cells could have important implications for understanding and treating mental illness.

Scientists discover that sickle cell disease forces the brain to recruit extra "attention backup" to maintain normal cognitive function.

Sickle cell disease is often thought of solely as a blood disorder, but new research from the Wood Neuro Research Group ...

A large-scale atlas of mouse brain cells has revealed that aging does not affect all brain cell types equally. Some cell populations show dramatic shifts in gene activity between youth and old age, ...

The kick-off signal for puberty begins in the brain. Specifically, in the hypothalamus, where specific neurons release a ...

The Importance of Gliotransmitters for Brain Function, Plus Cognitive and Motor Efficiencies Gliotransmitters are neurochemicals released by glial cells. They support communication between neurons and ...

Blueberries are high in fiber and antioxidants that can help support your gut, brain, and heart health when you eat them as part of a balanced diet.

Protecting brain health may be simpler than many people think. According to neurologists and nutrition experts, one everyday food could play an important role in supporting memory, reducing ...

The systematic review, published in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry and led by researchers at the University of Technology Sydney and Auburn University, ...