Knowing which lysosomal proteins are enriched in which brain cell types will help better understand contribution to neurological disorders.

New evidence shows that precursors of myelin-producing cells — one of the few #brain cell types that continue to be produced ...

Many of the body's processes slow down or falter as we get older, including tissue regeneration. In a new study, researchers ...

The vertebrate retina is a highly organised neural circuit, comprising diverse cell types that transform light into the complex neural codes underlying vision. At the forefront are photoreceptors, ...

The development of humans and other animals unfolds gradually over time, with cells taking on specific roles and functions ...

Nerve cells are not just nerve cells. Depending on how finely we distinguish, there are several hundred to several thousand different types of nerve cells in the human brain, according to the latest ...

In a new study, published in Cell, the research team have overcome this problem by identifying the distinct 'electrical signatures' of different neuron types in the mouse brain, using brief pulses of ...

A small number of cancer cells with the ability to change their identities and behaviors appear to be a key driver of cancer ...

Stem cell therapy is an emerging treatment for type 2 diabetes. Although it’s not yet FDA-approved in the United States, it is a rapidly expanding and promising field of research. Stem cells are ...