Researchers discovered that astrocytes form organized, brain-wide networks that enable long-range communication between regions. These dynamic pathways depend on gap junctions and can reorganize with ...

High-resolution imaging reveals a large protein complex in egg cells that stores key developmental molecules. The structure ...

Discovery that astrocyte networks shrink and reroute after a loss of sensory signals suggests they may be shaped by experience.

Researchers had previously discovered a population of immune cells within the brain that can act as accelerators and brakes ...

Tim Cook announced plans to step down as Apple CEO this week, with longtime Apple insider John Ternus taking the role on Sept ...

Cells long thought to play a secondary role in brain function build their own far-reaching connections, a new study in mice ...

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear continues to criticize UK's decision to hire Judge Greg Van Tatenhove as law dean.

A cross-disciplinary team led by Prof. Qu Jianan from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Prof. Julie L ...

Researchers mapped brain-wide astrocyte networks that link distant regions, proving these "support cells" have their own long-range signaling system.

A survey that found one in 10 Australians couldn’t access Triple Zero in the past 12 months has been labelled ‘absurd’ by ...

As far as research subjects go, it's not always easy to find common ground with a single-celled bacterium. Yet the more Paul Wiggins studies his model bacteria, Acinetobacter baylyi, the more he sees ...

Plants can reshape a key protein to survive heat and cold, helping photosynthesis continue as temperatures swing.