The human brain is comprised of two main types of cells, known as neurons and glia. The first are responsible for ...

Scientists at ETH Zurich have broken new ground by generating over 400 types of nerve cells from stem cells in the lab, far ...

Researchers have created over 400 distinct types of human nerve cells in vitro, vastly expanding the diversity available for ...

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

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

The neuron theory There was, however, a tissue that seemed to belie cell theory — nervous tissue. Because of its softness and fragility, it was difficult to handle and susceptible to deterioration.

Neural progenitors articles from across Nature Portfolio Neural progenitors are cells that are capable of dividing a limited number of times and have the capacity to differentiate into a ...