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A tiny circuit, printed from ink made of atom-thin crystals, just fired electrical pulses that a living brain cell recognized ...

Scientists have uncovered evidence supporting a mechanism in which transposable elements (TEs), once considered ...

Researchers say findings may have relevance to understanding cell biological pathways that contribute to nerve repair after injury or neurodegeneration.

What are the first steps that chart the path for a cell to become a blood cell, neuron cell, or pigment cell? Scientists have ...

Signalling between neurons and tumour cells in the lung and brain promotes the growth of small-cell lung cancer. These interactions might be a therapeutic target. Read the paper: Neuronal ...

Neuron, Cell Press’s prestigious neuroscience journal, is publishing a special issue on aging research on January 8, 2025. The collection of reviews and perspectives reflects the progress made in ...

A new study reveals how transposable elements (TEs) expanded gene regulation during brain evolution, shaping modern neural ...

The APOE2 gene variant protects against Alzheimer's by enhancing DNA repair and preventing neuronal senescence.

Monoclonal antibodies can block a key immune‑related protein that drives the spread of brain cell damage in Parkinson's ...

During brain development, neurons can regulate their movement until they reach their final destination thanks to a "molecular switch" involving the protein Teneurin 4 (Ten4). This protein can guide ...