The brain is a marvel of efficiency, honed by thousands of years of evolution so it can adapt and thrive in a rapidly ...

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DOMedically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Neurons are information messaging cells within the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS).

Are neurons star players, or do they prioritise teamwork? A new study has uncovered an answer for this long-standing debate ...

Hinton moved to the University of Toronto in 1987 and began attracting young researchers who wanted to study neural networks.

Horvitz and Jacobs explore the science of the mind, brain, and behavior by first providing a basic understanding of how neurons work, and then cleverly illustrate functions of the nervous system – how ...

Recent evidence suggests that multiple sclerosis also affects neurons, as cortical atrophy is detected early in the disease, axon transection can occur in inflammatory lesions, and axonal loss is ...

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The mechanics of how memories form, strengthen, and weaken over time have largely been a mystery. Now, emerging research ...

This study presents valuable insights into the organization of second-order circuits for gustatory neurons, particularly how they integrate opposing taste inputs and the metabolic states that regulate ...

With this simulation, and the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, we're getting closer to understanding how neurons grow and communicate. We hope that one day this work could lead to ...