Synaptic

The role of the regulatory (19S) proteasome particle has always been exclusively linked to its functioning in the where it collaborates with the catalytic (20S) particle to recognize and…

Scientific evidence shows how the cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease (AD) is caused by the buildup of amyloid beta proteins, which promote synaptic malfunction. One of the…

It's a mystery how human thoughts and dreams emerge from electrical pulses in the brain's estimated 100 trillion synapses, and Rice University neuroengineer Chong Xie dreams of changing that…

The synaptic transistor is reconfigurable, meaning it can be twisted and bent, yet still remain functional, as…

Credit: Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) Neuromorphic computing system…

Brain cells called astrocytes play a key role in helping neurons develop and function properly, but there's still a lot scientists don't understand about how astrocytes perform these…

Within the brain and other parts of the nervous system, synapses are key junctional points in between neurons (the nerve cells) where critical signals are transmitted. More specifically, the…

Chemical synapses transmit information within the nervous system. When a presynaptic cell is electrically excited, synaptic vesicles fuse with the presynaptic membrane causing messenger…

The brain is wired for learning. With each experience, our neurons branch out to make new connections, laying down the circuitry of our long-term memories. Scientists call this trait…