As we age, we begin to lose the connections that wire up our brains-and neuroscientists aren't sure why. It is increasingly clear, though, that the loss of synapses-the flexible and adaptive relay ...

By Vijay Kumar Malesu New mouse data reveal that ageing neurons struggle to clear synaptic proteins, shifting the burden to microglia and exposing a critical vulnerability in brain protein maintenance ...

A recent study found that a short afternoon nap may offer brain health benefits, such as clearing the mind and improving ...

Scientists have uncovered incredible truths about the universe, yet some mysteries still refuse to show us an explanation.

The IPL's microstructure may serve as a biomarker for early diagnosis of diseases affecting synaptic health, including ...

A look at the pre-synaptic neurotoxins that turn a single bite into a complete system shutdown.

A new study found a short siesta is enough to reorganize connections between nerve cells so that new information can be ...

On the flip side, sleep also may be used to supercharge your memories and improve your recall. “In part, while we are ...

New research has been published ahead-of-print by The Journal of Nuclear Medicine (JNM). JNM is published by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, an international scientific and ...

Congenital stationary night blindness (CSNB) is caused by mutations in a specific calcium channel. A comprehensive proteomic study by researchers at the University of Innsbruck now reveals how these ...