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In a study of mice, they found that a brain protein called Arc, which normally helps neurons communicate, also appears to help toxic Tau spread from diseased brain cells to healthy ones.

From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026

To investigate what the unconscious brain is capable of, Sheth and his colleagues recorded the activity of hundreds of individual neurons in the hippocampus, a brain region involved in memory.

From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026

The developing brain, however, contains billions of neurons that must each arrive at the correct location.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

Scientists have identified a group of neurons located in an ancient region of the brain that plays a key role in helping animals focus.

From Science Daily • Jun. 24, 2026

“I am telling you, she needs nutrition if her mind is to perform at its best. You remember what I told you about how neurons use the energy delivered by your blood?”

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu