Scientists have uncovered how a protein helps build and maintain vital brain connections, providing insights into the ...

The protein is linked to a type of muscular dystrophy Jennifer Jahncke, Ph.D. (left), a postdoctoral scholar working in the ...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative condition that affects a significant proportion of older people ...

New research shows that low-intensity repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can restore key synaptic structures in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease.

In AD, synaptic plasticity, the brain’s ability to regulate the strength of synaptic connections between neurons, is significantly disrupted. This worsens over time, reducing cognitive and memory ...

New research reveals that the protein Dystroglycan plays a critical role in forming and maintaining connections between nerve ...

In the cerebral cortex, numerous neurons exchange information through junctions known as synapses. The strength of each ...

The cerebrum, especially the cerebral cortex, has long been thought to be the important part of our brain. However, the ...

A groundbreaking study reveals that neurons can burn fat, challenging the long-held belief that the brain relies solely on glucose for fuel.

While glucose, or sugar, is a well-known fuel for the brain, Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have demonstrated that ...

Young and his team first confirmed that the proteins play several key roles in ensuring that synaptic vesicles which contain ...