Neurons treat ‘nothing’ as a number, study shows
In a recent study published in Current Biology, researchers uncovered how the human brain processes the concept of zero, revealing ...
Tag: Neurons
Hidden Dopamine Neurons Balance Brain Functions and Behavior
Summary: Researchers identified a small group of dopamine neurons in the striatum that play a crucial role in balancing essential ...
From neurons to learning and memory
Mark Harnett investigates how electrical activity in mammalian cortical cells helps to produce neural computations that give rise to behavior. ...
Calling neurons to attention – MIT McGovern Institute
Researchers zero in on an attention-generating part of the brain. The world assaults our senses, exposing us to more noise ...
Anthrobots: Tiny Biobots From Human Cells Heal Neurons
Summary: Researchers developed ‘Anthrobots,’ microscopic biological robots made from human tracheal cells, demonstrating potential in healing and regenerative medicine.These self-assembling ...
Regular exercise might keep adult-born neurons wired as one ages, a study on mice shows
A new study compared the functionality of adult-born neurons in the brains of mice that engaged in regular running compared ...
Brain’s ‘Traffic Directors’: Neurons That Keep Us Focused on Tasks
Summary: Researchers have illuminated how our brain maintains focus amidst distractions.Their study identifies “visual-movement” neurons in the lateral prefrontal cortex ...
Psychedelics Sync Neurons: A Glimpse into Consciousness & Psychosis
Summary: Researchers have pioneered a method to simultaneously measure electrical signals from 128 brain regions in conscious rats. Using this ...
When Chronic Stress Activates These Neurons, Behavioral Problems Like Loss of Pleasure and Depression Result
Summary: Anhedonia and despair come up when POMC neurons within the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus develop into hyperactive because ...
How Neurons Autonomously Regulate Their Excitability
Summary: The SLK protein performs a key position in neuron excitability and sensitivity, researchers report.Source: University of BonnNerve cells can ...
