By contrast, glial cells seemed to be electrically silent and were dismissed as dull by most researchers. Some glia, called ...

A significant, long-term reduction in calorie consumption resulted in a slowing of aging in the brain, according to a study ...

Synaptic plasticity—the brain's ability to modify the connections between neurons to support learning—is one of the neural ...

A new study reveals five mechanisms by which microplastics can trigger inflammation and cause damage in the brain.

A long-term study of monkeys’ diets is providing new insight into how the brain ages.

A research team led by Director Seongkyoon Choi of the Core Protein Resources Center and Professor Wookyung Yu of the Department of Brain Sciences at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & ...

Top neurologists told Newsweek of natural, science-backed ways to protect your brain from aging and disease—before symptoms ...

The human brain requires constant nourishment to maintain its complex network of billions of neurons, yet certain foods actively work against optimal brain function. While most people focus on foods ...

The Importance of Gliotransmitters for Brain Function, Plus Cognitive and Motor Efficiencies Gliotransmitters are neurochemicals released by glial cells. They support communication between neurons and ...

Glial cells, also known as neuroglia, are non-neuronal cells that play a crucial role in various neurophysiological processes. They not only support nervous system structures but also contribute to ...

New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine is revealing why traumatic brain injury increases the chance ...