During brain development, neurons can regulate their movement until they reach their final destination thanks to a "molecular switch" involving the protein Teneurin 4 (Ten4).

A team of researchers discover how the stentor, an organism made of a single, gigantic cell, learns without a brain.

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The single-celled Stentor coeruleus learns through CaMKII-driven protein modification, mirroring mechanisms found in the human brain.

Scientists have created a comprehensive map of smell receptors in the mouse nose, revealing a few surprises about this ...

After injury, the visual system can recover by growing new neural connections rather than replacing lost cells. Researchers found that surviving eye cells formed extra branches that restored ...

As reported by Current Biology, the paper, titled "Songbird connectome reveals tunneling of migratory neurons in the adult ...

Scientists have finally cracked one of the biggest mysteries in the senses: how smell is organized. By mapping millions of ...

Study shows new neurons in zebra finch brains tunnel through mature tissue, offering clues why adult human neurogenesis is ...

Higher levels of serotonin may worsen tinnitus, a new study in mice suggests. So, what does this mean for SSRI users?