Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a fundamental role in recognition memory. It means how the brain ...

The female reproductive system includes internal and external organs, each designed to carry out varying functions. Learn more about the anatomy of this system.

Interrupting signals exchanged between tumors and the nervous system could become a critical pillar of cancer care ...

Cells in the body have to move around in order to do their jobs. During development, for instance, cells are distributed to ...

The research focuses on cells’ “feet,” which are small bundles of molecules that help cells move. Scientists are exploring ...

Researchers have identified the mitochondrial calcium uniporter as a critical protein in the strengthening of synaptic ...

Most neuroscience research carried out up to date has primarily focused on neurons, the most renowned type of cell in the ...

The UBC team's research, published this week in the journal Nature Communications, dubbed the highly-specialized neurons 'ovoid cells.' ...

For the first time in Louisiana’s history, our educational system ranks #32 in the nation — our highest placement ever.

A huge MicroSD card that performs better than most and is affordable. But that doesn't help with all devices that can take ...

The study was published Jan. 28 in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Previous research has shown that during fibrosis, fat cells in the skin called adipocytes are depleted. Why that happens ...

Neurons are cells in the body that are responsible for transmitting electrical signals through the nervous system. Different types of neurons affect the ability to move, which begins as an impulse, or ...