Neurons

Scientists compare human brain neurons with crabs to validate RNA sequencing

Posted By ANI, December 18, 2019 at 12:13pm

According to researchers, it is essential to know what the brain's building blocks are. Only then can they move forward in RNA sequencing.
Neurons help in reducing seizures in newborns: Study

Posted By ANI, July 23, 2019 at 10:24am

According to a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, removing new neurons that have developed after a brain injury, can reduce seizures in newborns.
Are you at high risk of developing motor neuron diseases? Strike these yoga poses

Posted By juhi kumari, February 18, 2019 at 04:51pm

As a recent study found out a new possible risk factor for the development of motor neuron diseases, here we tell you about yoga poses that will help you stimulate your nervous system and prevent motor neuron diseases.
Scientists create advanced brain simulator to help understand neurological disorder

Posted By Agencies, January 01, 2019 at 04:18pm

A new research published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience has revealed that the scientists have created a fast and energy-efficient simulation of part of a rat brain by using computer chip manufacturer NVIDIA's Artificial Intelligence (AI) compute platform.
Research uncovers long lasting metabolic benefits of a single workout

Posted By Editorial Team, December 07, 2018 at 05:09pm

The findings suggest that a single round of exercise activates POMC neurons but deactivate the appetite-boosting NPY/AgRP neurons. The study conducted on mice revealed that exercise in increased amount is not required to alter the activity of these neurons.
Just 1 hour on treadmill can boost metabolism for 2 days, finds study

Posted By Agencies, December 05, 2018 at 04:15pm

A single workout session consisting of three 20-minute treadmill runs could activate neurons that are important regulators of blood glucose levels and energy balance as well as influence metabolism for up to two days, says a study over mice.
This is why you forget things as you age!

Posted By Debjani Arora, September 02, 2018 at 12:20pm

Scientists have finally found a reason why people lose brain cells as they age.
Petri dish might hold the key to recovery from traumatic brain injury

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, August 24, 2018 at 02:17pm

Researchers reproduced the effects of traumatic brain injury in a petri dish and successfully stimulated the recovery in neuron cells.
Brains keep temporary molecular records before making a lasting memory: Study

Posted By Editorial Team, August 07, 2018 at 01:15pm

We should understand that there is a gap between experience and memory, our experiences are fleeting, but it takes hours to form a long-term memory.
Roundworms avoid bad bacteria after smelling Nitric oxide, concludes study

Posted By ANI, July 18, 2018 at 10:46am

Turns out, nitric oxide gas produced by a type of harmful bacteria lets roundworms know to stay away from it.
Ankrd16 gene prevents Alzheimer's disease, study finds

Posted By ANI, July 18, 2018 at 07:53am

Ankrd16 gene can prevent faulty proteins from causing neurological disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
Study answers, why do we feel hungy

Posted By Agencies, July 07, 2018 at 09:58am

A particular subset of neurons plays a central role in regulating appetite and body weight, a new study suggests.
Study finds that your brain has the ability to adapt to any situation

Posted By Agencies, June 11, 2016 at 02:57pm

Your brain has the ability to anticipate new situations it might encounter in a lifetime by creating a different neural network, find researchers.
Researchers identify elusive brain receptor that kills neurons

Posted By Agencies, May 01, 2016 at 12:58pm

This discovery can help researchers make drugs specifically for N3A, a protein found in abundance in people with schizophrenia.
Scientists identify brain neurons that can cause depression

Posted By Agencies, February 16, 2016 at 01:11pm

Paving the way for new depression treatments, researchers have discovered the first-ever connection between vulnerability to depression and a type of brain cells called noradrenergic neurons.
Keep your brain fit with these 10 interesting and simple ways (Slide Show)

Posted By Debjani Arora, December 02, 2015 at 11:53am
Your skin cells can help you lose weight!

Posted By Tania Tarafdar, March 01, 2015 at 11:18am

Researchers have converted human cells into appetite controlling neurons which they think might eventually provide cure to obesity.
How your brain signals your body to burn fat faster

Posted By Agencies, January 16, 2015 at 05:21pm
Discovered -- new type of brain cells with different signalling pattern

Posted By Agencies, September 24, 2014 at 03:41pm
One dose of antidepressants enough to change connections in the brain

Posted By Shraddha Rupavate, September 19, 2014 at 12:45pm