Microscopy continues to transform the life sciences. Here are five recent breakthroughs made possible by the technique.

The discovery that tissues use electricity to expel unhealthy cells is part of a surge of renewed interest in the currents ...

The world’s most powerful supercomputers can now run simulations of billions of neurons, and researchers hope such models ...

A large genetic screen has revealed how stem cells transform into brain cells, exposing hundreds of genes that make this ...

A new study shows that the human brain stores what we remember and the context in which it happens using different neurons.

The next time you reach for a memory or make a quick choice, a storm of tiny signals races through your brain. Scientists can ...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a serious neurodegenerative disease largely affecting older adults. Apart from age, it also shows ...

A small molecule known as 10H-phenothiazine reduced the loss of motor neurons, the nerve cells that are lost in SMA, in ...

Scientists have uncovered a connection between oral health and brain health. New research suggests that a common ...

When a house catches on fire, we assume that a smoke alarm inside will serve one purpose and one purpose only: warn the ...

Researchers say study findings may lead to a more promising future for cell therapy targeting stroke and other neurological disorders.