Certain brain cells are responsible for coordinating smooth, controlled movements of the body. But when those…
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Neurons can tap into fat for fuel
August 5, 2025 At a Glance Researchers found that neurons in the brain can use fat…
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Metabolic signals in neurons determine whether axons degrade or resist neurodegeneration, study finds
Graphical abstract. Credit: Molecular Metabolism (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2025.102187 Unlike most cells in the human body, neurons—the…
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Enzyme inhibitor strategy converts neuroblastoma cells into healthy neurons in mice
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Lund University in Sweden have identified a…
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New study finds “zombie” neurons contribute to chronic pain
A new study published in Nature Neuroscience provides evidence that aging and injury lead to the…
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How immune cells and neurons secretly shape brain health, behavior, and disease
New research reveals how immune cells infiltrate the brain, influencing neurological diseases, mental health, and even…
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