Scientists have discovered how a key protein helps maintain strong connections between brain cells that are crucial for ...

Glial cells support neurological structures, function, cognition, behaviours, physical skills, and motor coordination.

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As we age, our risk of certain diseases increases - but it doesn't have to be an inevitable part of getting older. Experts share their top tips for a healthier and happier life ...

Dopamine doesn’t flood the brain as once believed – it fires in exact, ultra-fast bursts that target specific neurons. The ...

For chronic pain patients, though, the brain interprets even neutral sensations as pain and suffering. In effect, pain ...