Category: Neuropharmacology
Reporting Live From the Brain — Tiny Microscope Tracks Activity in Moving Mice
Human brains consist of around 86 billion neurons that connect and communicate with each other, forming an intricate network. Understanding how the human brain functions
Brain Implant Enables Communication in ALS Patient
As many as 30,000 people in the United States are currently diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. This debilitating neurological condition is caused by
Immune Response Pathway a Possible Target to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than 50 million people globally. Projections show that, without a medical intervention, rates
Results May Disappoint, But Don’t Throw in the Tau on Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an irreversible degeneration of the brain and the most common form of dementia. Globally, more than 50 million people are living
Could Spider Webs Teach Us About Complex Brain Systems?
Scientists have spent decades working to understand how spiders spin their impossibly detailed, symmetrical webs. Despite those years of research, scientists remain baffled as to
Consensus Drives Collaboration: In-Depth Cell Analysis Can Accelerate Understanding of the Brain
A large team of researchers has made great strides in developing a census and atlas of the cell types found in the mammalian primary motor
