For the first time, clumps of human cells called organoids were fully integrated with the brains of rats—and influenced their ...

Scientists are unraveling the role of senescent cells in a common form of epilepsy, and it could point to new treatments.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. "Neurogenesis," or the formation of new neurons, is known to take place before birth. But some ...

A specialized model used by researchers is becoming a valuable tool for studying human brain development, diseases and potential treatments, according to a team of scientists at Rutgers University-New ...

What they found across cell and animal models was encouraging. DMT-treated cells exposed to stroke-like conditions showed significantly less cell death compared to untreated controls. In animals, ...

Sleep is a universal biological state that allows all animals, from mammals to amphibians, fish and even insects, to restore ...

Brain cells named for stars are finally getting their time to shine. Three distinct studies, published May 15 in Science, show that astrocytes, once thought of as support cells, powerfully shape how ...

A series of scientific findings suggest that life is more resilient, more patient, and more inventive than previously thought ...

The Arctic ground squirrel survives conditions that would cause irreparable brain damage in almost any other mammal on the ...

Scientists are still debating whether the human brain is capable of growing new cells past childhood. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...