Clusters of proteins found on neurons are calcium-signaling “hotspots” that link electrical signals to gene expression, allowing neurons to produce crucial proteins. The discovery may potentially lead ...

Voltage-gated calcium channels open in unison, rather than independently, to allow calcium ions into and activate excitable cells such as neurons and muscle cells, researchers with UC Davis Health ...

Researchers had previously discovered a population of immune cells within the brain that can act as accelerators and brakes ...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that leads to progressive memory loss and a decline in mental ...

Information storage in the nervous system requires transcription triggered by synaptically evoked calcium signals. It has been suggested that translocation of calmodulin into the nucleus, initiated by ...

Nearly 40% of adults fall short on this essential mineral—here’s why it matters more than you think.

And is a supplement really necessary? Experts weigh in.

Although milk is a main dietary source of calcium, many foods, like sardines, yogurt, and fortified foods, contain more calcium per serving.

Eczema affects 31.6 million in the US, with atopic dermatitis being a common subtype. It involves impaired skin barrier function and abnormal immune responses. The study found a significant ...