Neurons

Health Printed artificial neurons can communicate with living brain cells

Northwestern engineers printed flexible artificial neurons that send realistic signals to living brain cells.

Health ‘Gatekeeper’ lining brain cells may guard against Alzheimer’s disease Mac Oliveau

Health ADHD news: Researchers discover a gene that shapes how well the brain filters noise Mac Oliveau

Health New research challenges our understanding of Parkinson’s disease Rebecca Shavit

Health Neurons burn fat to keep your brain running and fight disease Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Scientists produce the first brain-wide map of decision-making at the cellular level

Health 30% of Americans are infected by a brain parasite that silently alters brain function

Health Breakthrough study reveals why certain brain diseases affect men and women differently

Health Groundbreaking discovery promotes verbal learning and fights memory loss

Health New brain map reveals neuron connections behind motor function

Discoveries Research finds small brains can accomplish big things

Health Lab-grown neurons developed to behave exactly like natural ones

Health Groundbreaking new devices could restore lost brain functions

Health Newly discovered neurons could revolutionize obesity treatment

Health How does the brain continuously learn without ever running out of neurons?

Health The human brain is taking micro-naps throughout the day

Discoveries Humans may actually have a one-track mind after all, study finds