The functioning of the brain relies on the establishment of very precise connections between neurons: synapses. A recent study, published in Nature Neuroscience, reveals that the formation ...

They are the most common neuron found in mammalian bodies. Neuron Function Synapses Neural synapses are junctions between neurons that permit neural communication. Synapses come in two different forms ...

Our research investigates how these liquid-like properties contribute to the main function of the neuron in synaptic signaling. The synapse, a highly ordered and dynamic subcellular system ...

Silent synapses are dormant neural connections that hold untapped brain potential. Discover how ketamine, exercise, and other ...

In the antennae of Drosophila melanogaster, olfactory neurons are bundled into fluid-filled hairs called sensilla. Each sensillum contains two to four neurons, which are all tuned to different smells ...

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 ...

Making the transistor operate as a neuron or synapse is as simple as selecting the appropriate resistance for the bulk terminal. The physical phenomenon of "impact ionisation" had traditionally ...

We specifically focus on the role of microglia and astrocytes in reorganization of synapses and neural circuits. We aim to reveal the underlying mechanisms by which the brain adapts to its environment ...

The tissue was first stained with heavy metals, which bind to lipid membranes and make the cells visible under an electron microscope ... over 50 synapses connecting to a single neuron—a ...