The gene NPAS3 controls how brain support cells, or astrocytes, generate energy in their mitochondria (shown here). This ...

Alzheimer's disease not only robs people of their memory but also affects mood, often causing anxiety and depression. Until now, scientists haven't fully understood how these symptoms are connected in ...

Astrocytes, a major type of glial cell in the central nervous system (CNS), play a pivotal role in neuronal survival and function. They regulate synaptic formation and function, release neurotrophic ...

Johns Hopkins biomedical engineers tracked thousands of neural connections to identify 28 distinct types of dopamine neurons ...

A new study from scientists at the University of Rochester Medicine suggests that reinforcing the body's natural daily ...

UB researchers show NPAS3 in astrocytes controls brain energy, linking mitochondrial metabolism to learning, memory and ...

A large-scale study suggests that men with higher levels of the amino acid tyrosine may have shorter lifespans, potentially ...

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 ...

Income inequality, a structural property of societies characterized by the unequal distribution of resources, is associated with adverse mental health outcomes during adolescence, which is a sensitive ...

The research team at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) has presented a new therapeutic strategy that could improve the ...