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Scientists explore why some COVID-19 patients lose their sense of smell

Doctors have reported that partial or total loss of the sense of smell is often an early symptom of infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

11 May 2020

Mice study sheds light on how the brain links events to form a memory

A woman walking down the street hears a bang. Several moments later she discovers her boyfriend, who had been walking ahead of her, has been shot.

9 May 2020

Sleep may help animals adapt to challenging new situations

Flies that cannot take to the air respond by sleeping more as they learn to adapt to their flightlessness, according to a study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

8 May 2020

Foxg1 gene works like a molecular knob to control neocortical activity

It works like a very fine "molecular knob" able to modulate the electrical activity of the neurons of our cerebral cortex, crucial to the functioning of our brain.

8 May 2020

New compound significantly reduces multiple pathologies linked to Alzheimer's disease

When tested in brain cells and in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease, a new compound significantly reduced the number of amyloid plaques in the brain, lessened brain inflammation and diminished other molecular markers of the disease.

8 May 2020

Study identifies protein that acts like a volume dial for the release of neurotransmitters

Neuroscientists at MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory have found that a protein acts like a volume dial for the release of neurotransmitters, the chemicals that neurons release across connections called synapses to stimulate muscles or communicate with other neurons in brain circuits.

6 May 2020

New study investigates the brain's action plans during walking

Walking across the room to switch on a light - such a simple everyday activity involves enormously complex computations by the brain as it requires interpretation of the scene, control of the gait and planning upcoming movements such as the arm movement to the light switch.

6 May 2020

Scientists gain new insight into the pathological mechanisms behind two neurodegenerative diseases

An international team led by Emory scientists has gained insight into the pathological mechanisms behind two devastating neurodegenerative diseases.

6 May 2020

Acoustic bioprinting technology helps introduce nerve cells into spherical cage structure

Microscopically small cages can be produced at TU Wien (Vienna). Their grid openings are only a few micrometers in size, making them ideal for holding cells and allowing living tissue to grow in a very specific shape. This new field of research is called "Biofabrication".

5 May 2020

Loss of smell may be related to neuroinvasive propensity of SARS-CoV-2

The novel coronavirus has rapidly infected millions over the world in over 187 countries and territories, causing hundreds of thousands of deaths. One of the often-neglected and under-reported symptoms of the virus is the loss of the sense of smell or anosmia. Now, a new study out of Germany published on the preprint server medRxiv in April 2020 provides a quantified estimate of the magnitude of anosmia as a symptom of the coronavirus.

4 May 2020

New technology enables visualization of small structures inside whole cells and tissues

Since Robert Hooke's first description of a cell in Micrographia 350 years ago, microscopy has played an important role in understanding the rules of life.

4 May 2020

Scientists identify key neurological modifications following sustained exercise

Doctors have relentlessly impressed upon us the many benefits of exercise. Energy, mood, sleep and motor skills all improve with a regular fitness regimen that includes activities such as running. T

4 May 2020

Study: Unique glucose-sensing neurons in the brain prevent severe hypoglycemia

Low blood sugar levels, known as hypoglycemia, can be a life-threatening situation, especially for people with type 1 diabetes who rely on intensive insulin therapy to prevent blood sugar from going too high.

4 May 2020

Research reveals mechanism underlying Parkinson's dyskinesia

Many people with Parkinson's disease eventually develop debilitating movements called dyskinesia, a side effect of their much-needed dopamine replacement medication.

3 May 2020

Study finds Lin28 as promising therapeutic target for central nervous system injuries

Like power lines in an electrical grid, long wiry projections that grow outward from neurons - structures known as axons - form interconnected communication networks that run from the brain to all parts of the body.

2 May 2020

Study finds potential new therapeutic targets for childhood brain tumors

People with the genetic condition neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) are prone to developing tumors on nervous system tissue.

2 May 2020

Using Multiplex Assays to Discover Biomarkers for Parkinson’s Disease

In this interview, Dr. Polinski and Dr. Atabakhsh discuss the importance of developing biomarkers for Parkinson’s and the partnership between MJFF and Abcam.

From Abcam 1 May 2020

Multicolor Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Going Beyond a Single Color

An interview with Dr. Will Howat at SfN 2018, discussing the possibilities and challenges of immunohistochemistry (IHC) beyond a single color!

From Abcam 1 May 2020

UVA scientists seek answers to questions about spinal cord injuries

Two top scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine are seeking answers to questions about spinal cord injuries that have long frustrated the development of effective treatments.

30 Apr 2020

KU Leuven study uncovers how signaling molecule plays key role in learning process

Neurobiologists at KU Leuven have discovered how the signalling molecule Neuromedin U plays a crucial role in our learning process.

29 Apr 2020

Neurons News and Research

Scientists explore why some COVID-19 patients lose their sense of smell

Mice study sheds light on how the brain links events to form a memory

Sleep may help animals adapt to challenging new situations

Foxg1 gene works like a molecular knob to control neocortical activity

New compound significantly reduces multiple pathologies linked to Alzheimer's disease

Study identifies protein that acts like a volume dial for the release of neurotransmitters

New study investigates the brain's action plans during walking

Scientists gain new insight into the pathological mechanisms behind two neurodegenerative diseases

Acoustic bioprinting technology helps introduce nerve cells into spherical cage structure

Loss of smell may be related to neuroinvasive propensity of SARS-CoV-2

New technology enables visualization of small structures inside whole cells and tissues

Scientists identify key neurological modifications following sustained exercise

Study: Unique glucose-sensing neurons in the brain prevent severe hypoglycemia

Research reveals mechanism underlying Parkinson's dyskinesia

Study finds Lin28 as promising therapeutic target for central nervous system injuries

Study finds potential new therapeutic targets for childhood brain tumors

Using Multiplex Assays to Discover Biomarkers for Parkinson’s Disease

Multicolor Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Going Beyond a Single Color

UVA scientists seek answers to questions about spinal cord injuries

KU Leuven study uncovers how signaling molecule plays key role in learning process

eBook: Advancing neurodegenerative research with iPSC-derived microglia models eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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