The human brain contains about 86 billion neurons. These cells fire electrical signals that help the brain store memories and ...

Syndeio Biosciences today announced its launch to pioneer precision neurotherapeutics focused on repairing and enhancing synaptic function in central nervous system (CNS) diseases. The company's ...

Researchers from the lab led by Prof. Joris De Wit (VIB-KU Leuven) have discovered an important clue to how connections ...

A research team has identified a molecular mechanism that coordinates the operation of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) ...

“This technique provides a lens into the synaptic architecture of memory, something previously unattainable in such detail,” said Adam Cohen, professor of chemistry and chemical biology and of ... the ...

This article is the first in a series on connecting biology to behavior ... Stimulant medications increase the amount of dopamine in the synapse, the space between neurons, by preventing the ...

Dolly out from neurons during synapsis to a 3D animation of a human head and brain. Loop able animation of the human head. Royalty-free licenses let you pay once to use copyrighted images and video ...

"I'm honored, humbled and excited to continue our research on synapse biology in the context of Alzheimer's disease with these two new NIH grants," he said. "With Alzheimer's disease on the rise ...

This Collection welcomes original research exploring the biology of synapses, including but not limited to studies on synapse formation in the developing brain, synapse plasticity, and synaptopathies.

Credit: Current Biology (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2024.07.032 A multi-disciplinary team has found that depriving lab mice of sleep can lead to a reduction in synapse diversity in the brain.

Dr. Zacharie Taoufiq, presently in the Synapse Biology Unit at OIST and second author of the paper, explains: “By preventing the interaction between dynamin and microtubules, PHDP5 ensures that ...

Dr. Zacharie Taoufiq, presently in the Synapse Biology Unit at OIST and second author of the paper, explains: "By preventing the interaction between dynamin and microtubules, PHDP5 ensures that ...