Study shows neurons continue to form in adult brain's hippocampus, presenting new evidence on brain adaptability.

The results of experiments in mice models were "astounding," said biochemist Suzanne Pfeffer of Stanford University.

Stanford researchers discovered that dialing down an overactive enzyme, LRRK2, can regrow lost cellular “antennae” in key ...

Mitochondrial abnormalities, or problems in cells' powerhouses, contribute to nerve cell death linked to motor control in MS, ...

When thinking about the benefits of exercise, most people picture stronger muscles, a healthier heart, or weight loss. But ...

A popular weight-loss drug may be changing how doctors treat obesity—but scientists are just starting to uncover exactly how it works inside the brain. A group of researchers from the University ...

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"We have now been able to identify these cells of origin, which confirms that there is an ongoing formation of neurons in the hippocampus of the adult brain," says Jonas Frisen, Professor of Stem Cell ...

Tulane University researchers created a first-of-its-kind subcellular map of an area of the brain commonly affected by ...

UC Riverside study may lead to new treatments for multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects an estimated 2.3 ...

Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is the most prevalent form of permanent hearing loss, affecting over 6% of the global ...

A popular weight-loss drug may be changing how doctors treat obesity—but scientists are just starting to uncover exactly how it works inside the brain. A group of researchers from the University ...