neurobiology

Study reveals how a neural precursor protein shapes the future of neurons in the cerebral cortex

New study sheds light on the developmental origins of interneurons

Study suggests brain's ability to recognize faces is shaped through repeated exposure

Cross-cell transport bears unexpected responsibility for sealing blood-retinal barrier

Scientist and teacher helped reveal how the brain processes vision

Researchers implicate little-known neuronal activity with rousing ‘offline’ brain

Study in mice reveals gasping reflex triggered by cells in the lungs when the airway is restricted

A study in fruit flies reveals how the brain’s compass and steering regions make course corrections

Mouse study provides insights into communication between neurons during decision-making

The mechanism degrades short-lived proteins that support brain and immune functions

The signal, produced by neurons, helps the barrier form and maintain its protective properties

Findings reveal female mice have more stable exploratory behavior than male mice