An often-overlooked communication strategy for neurons might be more prevalent than previously believed. New research from biology professor Adam Miller’s lab in the UO’s College of Arts and Sciences ...

This axon is separated from the axon of the next nerve cell in the communication chain by a gap called a synapse. When this electrical impulse reaches the end of an axon, the neuron releases ...

In this way, CaV2.1 channels are the gatekeepers of synaptic, neuron-to-neuron communication. Prolonged electrical activity reduces the number of CaV2.1 channels that can open, resulting in less ...

Scientists are looking at ways to tackle Alzheimer's and dementia from all kinds of angles, and a new study has identified ...

A recent study revealed that a protein important for neuron communication is associated with patient resistance to Alzheimer's disease and may delay cognitive decline. Like the cord that connects ...

The researchers blocked communication from these sensory neurons and discovered increased metabolic activity in the fat tissue. When sensory neuron communication was silenced, the sympathetic ...

What is motor neuron disease, and how does it affect the body? Simply put, it’s a group of rare neurological conditions that ...

A study published in Nature reveals the functional relevance of tumor-neuron interactions that regulate the growth of ependymoma brain tumors. The study, conducted by researchers at Baylor College of ...

The team discovered that in comparison with young neurons, old neurons displayed hallmarks of molecular stress, such as ...