Newly described ion channel structure reveals how excited neurons settle down
Within the brain, some neurons fire off hundreds of signals per second, and after ramping up for such a barrage,...
Read moreWithin the brain, some neurons fire off hundreds of signals per second, and after ramping up for such a barrage,...
Read moreA new class of drugs under development to treat depression has shown some success by targeting brain cells' ability to...
Read moreOur brains are constantly barraged with sensory information, but have an amazing ability to filter out just what they need...
Read moreEven worms have free will. If offered a delicious smell, for example, a roundworm will usually stop its wandering to...
Read moreForgetfulness, it turns out, is all in the head. Scientists have shown fading memory and clouding judgment, the type that...
Read moreAnesthesia, long considered a blessing to patients and surgeons, has been a mystery for much of its 160-plus-year history in...
Read moreThe human sense of smell does not get the respect it deserves, new research suggests. In an experiment led by...
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