Researchers studying fruit flies discovered that nerve cells sensing limb motion are turned off when the insect moves, ...

Xiaojing Tang et al. at Chongqing Institute for Brain and Intelligence recently published a study in Science Bulletin titled “Parvalbumin Interneurons Are Essential for Tonotopy Strength in the ...

A new study shows that the widely used antidepressant fluoxetine does more than boost serotonin levels: it changes how brain ...

A weekend of burgers, fries and hot dogs will probably have you thinking more about your waistline than your brain, but a new ...

On the flip side, constant consumption of high-fat junk food can harm the brain’s ability to process memory, potentially ...

In a fruit fly, nerve cells that detect limb movement are silenced when the insect walks or grooms. This on-off switch may help the nervous system to shift between two states: one that supports ...

A new study shows that the antidepressant fluoxetine does more than boost serotonin levels: it changes how brain cells manage their energy and rebuild their connections, potentially helping the brain ...

"It really adds a new dimension as to how microglia exert their function." The team built on previous work from other research groups to develop their organoids, which resembled a key structure in the ...

It has been found that consuming junk food for just a few days can lead to a decline in cognitive function in the brain.

Love to binge on cheeseburgers and fries? Beware, just four days of these fatty foods can rewire the brain’s memory hub -- ...