DNA inside the nucleus is not packed as a rigid regular fiber—linker histone H1 dynamically binds and loosely "glues" ...

New research from UAB reveals how tau seeds spread through connected neurons in Alzheimer’s disease. Findings show that ...

How does APOE4 cause Alzheimer's? A new study identifies the Nell2 protein as the driver of neuron shrinkage and brain ...

One distinct hallmark of ALS is the dysfunction of a tiny protein called TDP-43. At the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine, a trio of researchers formed a unique hypothesis: What if the ...

Andreas Pfenning discusses the techniques being developed and used to study neuronal heterogeneity and the therapeutic potential of his work.

Scientists at Cortical Labs attached 200,000 living human brain cells to a microchip and set it up to play Doom, the first-person shooter game. Scientists placed 200,000 living human brain cells on a ...

Mesencephalic trigeminal neurons (MTNs) are the sole primary afferent neurons with cell bodies located within the central nervous system. MTNs convey proprioceptive inputs from masticatory muscles and ...

ALS nerve damage can occur from a TDP-43 mutation (M337V). This damage happens without TDP-43 protein clumps, challenging prior beliefs. The mutation impairs nerve cell viability, transport, and ...

Astrocytes play critical roles in the physiological responses of the central nervous system (CNS). Located near pre- and postsynaptic sites, they detect released neurotransmitters and gliotransmitters ...

Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland), in cooperation with national and international research groups, have shown that DNA viruses infect cells and take over the host cell nucleus, ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Molecule in a cell's nucleus, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, ...

Creating a virtual brain may sound like a science-fiction nightmare, but for neuroscientists in Japan and at Seattle’s Allen Institute, it’s a big step toward a long-held dream. They say their ...