New research shows a single neuron in fruit flies can trigger two distinct behaviors in response to the same smell.

The same neuron can tell fruit flies to walk toward the smell of rotting fruit and speed up, according to new research from Yale scientists. Neurobiologists once believed that each neuron held a ...

Scientists at UCSF combined advanced brain-network modeling, genetics, and imaging to reveal how tau protein travels through ...

There is also considerable interest in modulating nicotinic receptors to treat nervous-system disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity ...

Small-conductance calcium-activated potassium channel 2 (SK2) serves a variety of biological functions by coupling intracellular calcium dynamics with membrane potential. SK2 modulators are in ...

Effects of depression on the central nervous system Depression can cause a lot of symptoms within the central nervous system, many of which are easy to dismiss or ignore.

Using brain gene expression maps from the Allen Human Brain Atlas, the researchers tested the degree to which Alzheimer’s risk genes explain the patterns of both actual and residual tau. This allowed ...

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Every kid needs a quiet place, and creating one at home supports routines that build concentration and reduce sensory overload. Quiet spaces encourage independent play ... Read moreThe post Every ...

Modelling and monitoring HCHO is essential for protecting public health, mitigating environmental impacts, regulating industrial emissions, and advancing our understanding of atmospheric chemistry. In ...