Not only do neural progenitors persist in the adult brain, but many of these cells are in active stages of division.

A new study reveals that inhibitory neurons born later in development mature more quickly than earlier ones, allowing them to catch up and integrate evenly into neural networks.

The human brain is made up of billions of nerve cells (neurons) that communicate with each other in vast, interconnected ...

Scientists say a test for motor neuron disease, based on an aptamer for biomarker TDP-43 in brain tissue, could detect at-risk people before symptoms develop.

Unlike the brain and spinal cord, peripheral nerve cells, whose long extensions reach the skin and internal organs, are ...