An interaction between two proteins points to a molecular basis for memory. But how do memories last when the molecules that ...

The human brain comprises billions of neurons, synapses, and cell types, making it one of the universe's most intricate and ...

This useful study presents a biologically realistic, large-scale cortical model of the rat's non-barrel somatosensory cortex, investigating synaptic plasticity of excitatory connections under varying ...

Inspired by nature, scientists created a self-powered device that recognizes color just like our eyes, paving the way for ...

That’s why University at Buffalo researchers are taking inspiration from the human brain to develop computing architecture ...

New research shows that low-intensity repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can restore key synaptic structures ...

Scientists in Australia have discovered that a magnetic brain treatment already used for depression can boost the brain’s ...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative condition that affects a significant proportion of older people ...

The immunological synapse formed between a natural killer cell and its target cell facilitates the coordinated and directional delivery of lytic granules to the cell–cell interface. Jordan ...

Scientists have mapped the molecular structure of glutamate receptors in the cerebellum for the first time using cryo-electron microscopy.

Spiking neural networks (SNNs) are expected to be energy efficient when implemented on dedicated hardware. However, fully exploiting SNN’s characteristics such as event-driven communications ...

A new study led by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University has revealed the detailed structure of glutamate receptors in the cerebellum using cryo-electron microscopy. The findings, ...