How Brain Cells Build Perfect Dendrite Shapes Through Stochastic Growth
New research reveals dendrite branching is driven by random growth, with ligand contacts acting as brakes to sculpt precise neural architecture.
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New research reveals dendrite branching is driven by random growth, with ligand contacts acting as brakes to sculpt precise neural architecture.
New research reveals microglia actively silence and reshape fear-encoding neurons during extinction learning, opening new PTSD treatment avenues.
A new NEJM case report highlights cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a vascular brain condition closely tied to cognitive decline and stroke risk.
Cognitive reserve helps language performance early in svPPA, but accelerates decline once brain volume drops significantly.
A 4-protein panel in neuronal extracellular vesicles outperforms standard plasma tests in flagging early Alzheimer's brain changes.
New research maps a stress-signaling cascade linking p53 activation to brain inflammation and depression, with curcumin interrupting it.
A comprehensive review examines how marine-derived bioactives like omega-3s, astaxanthin, and polysaccharides may combat chronic neuroinflammation underlying major neurodegenerative diseases.
New research reveals how glucose availability directs brain cell proliferation via a metabolic-epigenetic axis, with implications for MS and brain repair.
A meta-analysis of 684,493 patients finds just 49% persist with anti-dementia drugs at 12 months, with major variation by drug type and study methodology.
A multi-cohort study finds that every 5 km closer to a lead-releasing facility is tied to measurably lower episodic memory scores.
Intracranial recordings reveal a low-dimensional subspace in human prefrontal cortex that selectively transmits context-relevant signals to motor cortex.
Norwegian cohort study finds paternal valproate users have significantly higher epilepsy polygenic risk scores, suggesting genetic confounding may explain reported child neurodevelopmental risks.