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Neurons discovered that tell us when to stop eating
Researchers at Columbia University have discovered a unique group of neurons in the mouse brain that command the animal to ...
3D-printed nanopillars mimic brain environment to promote neuron growth
Key cells in the brain, neurons, form networks by exchanging signals, enabling the brain to learn and adapt at incredible speed. Researchers at the Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands ...
The overlooked astrocyte: Star-shaped brain cells may form specialized networks for reward learning
Most neuroscience research carried out up to date has primarily focused on neurons, the most renowned type of cell in the ...
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Dysfunction of neurons in the amygdala may be behind negative perceptions of the environment
One of the characteristics of depression is a tendency ... leading to a reduction in the activity of neurons involved in pleasant perceptions of positive stimuli and an overactivation of those ...
Specific neurons may explain why maggots love the texture of decaying fruit
A study led by Nikita Komarov and Simon Sprecher at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, has discovered neurons in the fly larva mouth that allow the taste of food texture.
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Discovery of a mechanism regulating microglial characteristics in the postnatal brain
Researchers at University of Tsukuba have discovered a novel mechanism involved in brain development. They found that small fragments called micronuclei produced by neuronal nuclei are released into ...
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3D-printed nanopillars promote neuron growth
Researchers have developed a 3D-printed |brain-like environment| where neurons grow similarly to a real brain.