These mysterious structures have revolutionized our understanding of brain plasticity and development while opening new therapeutic avenues for various neuropsychiatric conditions. Silent synapse ...

The functioning of the brain relies on the establishment of very precise connections between neurons: synapses. A recent study, published in Nature Neuroscience, reveals that the formation of ...

In 2022, researchers at the University of Twente announced they had developed molecular switches that mimic brain synapses – a critical component for neuromorphic systems. As professor Christian ...

Mapping the density, molecular features and energy-transformation capacity of cell organelles called mitochondria in the brain reveals region- and cell-type-specific variability that tracks with ...

But unlike humans, birds can sleep with one eye open, keeping one half of the brain somewhat alert while the other sleeps deeply. This balance between vigilance and deep sleep helps them stay ...

Mar. 5, 2025 — Scientists used positron emission tomography (PET) with edaravone, a drug used to treat ALS, to detect oxidative stress, which leads to brain damage, ... New 4D Brain Map Reveals ...

My job, like many of yours, demands more from my brain than it is biologically capable of. The philosophical argument that phones, the internet, and AI tools are extensions of our minds Why humans ...

Genetic Mutations Linked to Toxin Exposure Found in Firefighters' Brain Tumors Mar. 10, 2025 — In a study comparing the glioma tumors of firefighters and non-fighters, researchers found a ...

Do you have to worry about your brain being scanned for targeted ads? These were some of the questions that were addressed during the annual Synapse Conclave in the capital last month, where over ...