In a condition known as "IgLON5 encephalitis," the immune system mistakenly attacks cells in the brain. This leads to brain ...

Scientists have uncovered evidence supporting a mechanism in which transposable elements (TEs), once considered ...

A study by Professor Carlos Matute of the EHU reinforces a paradigm shift in neuroscience: Myelin goes from being a ...

Researchers say findings may have relevance to understanding cell biological pathways that contribute to nerve repair after ...

This leads to brain inflammation and neuronal damage, which can manifest as sleep disturbances, cognitive impairment, and movement disorders. Researchers at DZNE and Charité – Universitätsmedizin ...

Neurons carry vital signals all over our body, and the nervous system controls many crucial functions, from breathing to ...

The APOE2 gene variant protects against Alzheimer's by enhancing DNA repair and preventing neuronal senescence.

Researchers have shown for the first time that malfunctioning mitochondria — the cell’s energy generators — may directly ...

Intracellular transport is a vital process that allows cells to move proteins and other molecules to specific locations. This process is especially important in neurons, which have highly polarized ...

Christophe Leterrier uses advanced microscopy to uncover neurons’ intricate nanostructure and dynamics while creating ...