two key cell types responsible for regulating emotion and inflammation, show significant genetic changes in people suffering ...

A new 3D human brain tissue platform developed by MIT researchers is the first to integrate all major brain cell types, ...

Scientists identified two types of brain cells, neurons and microglia, that are altered in people with depression. Through ...

MIT scientists have developed a new 3D human brain tissue model that could change how researchers study neurological diseases ...

The human brain can do many amazing things, but self-repair is not one of its repertoire of abilities. Once neurons die—from ...

Scientists at ETH Zurich have broken new ground by generating over 400 types of nerve cells from stem cells in the lab, far surpassing previous efforts that produced only a few dozen. By ...

A new computational tool developed by researchers has uncovered genetic evidence directly linking Alzheimer’s disease to the ...

The human brain contains nearly 86 billion neurons, constantly exchanging messages like an immense social media network, but neurons do not work alone – glial cells, neurotransmitters, receptors, and ...

What unique processes conspire to create a healthy, functional human brain? How can we be so genetically similar to, say, chimpanzees, and yet be light-years more sophisticated cognitively and ...

Stem cell therapy is an emerging treatment for type 2 diabetes. Although it’s not yet FDA-approved in the United States, it is a rapidly expanding and promising field of research. Stem cells are ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...

Alzheimer's disease is notorious for scrambling patients' daily rhythms. Restless nights with little sleep and increased ...