Recent research suggests that one key player in reducing the risk and progression of Alzheimer’s could be aerobic exercise.

Mackie and colleagues present a valuable comparison of lateralized gustation in two well-studied nematodes. The evidence they present that ASEL/R lateralization exists and is achieved by different ...

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The ultimate effect of a signal from one neuron on the next neuron depends on the function of the synapse, which is based on the type of neurotransmitter released. Excitatory synapses send signals ...

Dentate nucleus neurons can dynamically modulate their activity during a visual attention task, comprising not only sensorimotor but also cognitive attentional components.

A breakthrough study sheds new light on how brain cells relay critical information from their extremities to their nucleus, leading to the activation of genes essential for learning and memory.

Executive function describes a set of cognitive processes and mental skills that help an individual plan, monitor, and successfully execute their goals. The “executive functions,” as they’re ...

Cough is a crucial protective reflex that helps protect the lungs and airways. However, when cough becomes chronic and ...

Being able to noninvasively stimulate the deep brain without stimulating shallow regions is a key goal of non-invasive ...

Jan. 16, 2025 — Scientists have discovered a surprising mechanism by which the inherited genetic mutation known to cause Huntington's disease leads to the death of ... Aerobic Exercise: A ...

Your liver has many functions. First, it produces bile ... American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Quick anatomy lesson: Human digestive system. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive ...