Scientists in Canada have uncovered a surprising weakness in glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers. They found ...

What is the Cnpy1 protein? New research reveals how the Canopy1 protein allows vomeronasal neurons to survive high ER-stress.

After a decade-long quest to fill a major gap in basic biology, UChicago scientists have built a complete map of how cells ...

Researchers found that FcγR signaling in microglia may drive neuron loss in Parkinson’s disease models. Blocking FcγR ...

Wildfire smoke is more than just the scent of burning wood, it’s a complex, shifting mix of thousands of gases and particles.

Your brain’s “stop eating” signal may come from an unexpected source. Researchers found that astrocytes—once thought to just support neurons—actually play a key role in controlling appetite. After a ...

When the stomach is full, how does the brain know to stop eating? Scientists long assumed the answer lies mainly with neurons ...

When AHR is turned off, neurons shift priorities. They increase protein production and activate pathways that support axon growth. The team also found that this regenerative response depends on ...

Why is autism more common in men? A new study identifies the MDGA1 gene mutation and the protective role of estrogen in females.

When your stomach is full, how does your brain know to stop eating?For years, scientists believed the answer centered almost entirely on neurons, the ...

The sequence Met-Glu-His-Phe-Pro-Gly-Pro gives Semax its hybrid nature: the ACTH fragment portion is thought to influence melanocortin-related signaling, while the PGP motif appears to impart ...

Tick-borne encephalitis virus, known as TBEV, hijacks the internal membrane machinery of host cells to build hidden factories ...