Discovery that astrocyte networks shrink and reroute after a loss of sensory signals suggests they may be shaped by experience.

Cells long thought to play a secondary role in brain function build their own far-reaching connections, according to a new ...

Our brain is a complex organ. Billions of nerve cells are wired in an intricate network, constantly processing signals, enabling us to recall memories or to move our bodies. Making sense of this ...

Modern imaging is contributing significantly to giving us a better understanding of how our brains work. In the long term, this will also help us to treat learning disorders in a more targeted way and ...

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