The first wiring diagram of every neuron in an adult brain and the 50 million connections between them has been produced for ...

(Top) Total length of neuron branches if placed end to end; (middle) length of central "pipeline" connecting the branches to the cell hub (soma; bottom). Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

Scientists found that fast-evolving DNA shaped human brain development but might also increase risks for mental disorders.

Between the axon of a transmitting neuron and the dendrite of a receiving neuron is a gap called the synapse—the site at which signals are passed between the brain cells. The nervous system ...

The ligand Netrin mediates axon guidance through a combination of haptotaxis over short distances and chemotaxis over longer distances.