Neurons may get all the glory, but they would be nothing without glial cells. While brain cells do the heavy lifting in the ...

Cut off any part of this worm's body and it will regrow. This is the spectacular yet mysterious regenerative ability of ...

Discover how neural stem cells activate in the adult human brain, unlocking potential for regeneration, repair, and new ...

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have discovered a novel mechanism involved in brain development. They found that small ...

Scientists have discovered that neural stem cells (NSCs) receive constant feedback from their daughter cells, influencing whether they remain dormant or activate to form new neurons and glia.

A University of Ottawa neuroscientist has led a Canadian research team to reveal important new insights into the activation ...

Stationed within the meninges, squads of immune cells lie in wait, ready to unleash an inflammatory assault within the brain if needed. Holding these trigger-happy troops back during peacetime falls ...

Here, we highlight the complex molecular signaling that takes place in neurons, glial cells and the blood-brain barrier following ischemic insult. We also describe the evidence of TRPM2 ...

A new study suggests that a simple blood test could help emergency responders quickly determine whether a stroke is caused by ...

A rapid blood test could speed treatment for people who have suffered a stroke related to brain bleeding, a new study says.