Study demonstrates how autonomic neurons control digestive functions
The autonomic nervous system orchestrates the functions of internal organs such as the heart and gut, serving as a connection ...
Hunger’s Hidden “Off Switch”: Newly Discovered Neuron May Hold the Key to Stopping ...
Scientists have discovered a new type of neuron, BNC2, that acts as an immediate counterbalance to hunger neurons, offering a ...
EurekAlert!3 年
Neuron Types in the Lateral Horn (IMAGE)
Shown are the three main neuron types in the lateral horn of the vinegar fly Drosophila melanogaster: inhibitory projection neurons (green) respond to attractive odors; third-order neurons of the ...
Blind cavefish study provides new insights into the evolution of neurons in vertebrate brains
Assumptions that may seem self-evident are not always accurate when it comes to the evolution of vertebrate brains.
Silent Start and Deadly Damage: Study Shows Alzheimer’s Progresses in Two Devastating Waves
Researchers have created a highly detailed cellular map of Alzheimer’s disease progression, revealing new insights into the ...
Hackaday7 年
The Neuron – A Hackers Perspective
What an amazing machine; a machine that is made possible with a special type of cell – a cell we call a neuron. In this article, we’re going to explore how a neuron works from an electrical ...
Science Daily26 天
Newly discovered neurons change our understanding of how the brain handles hunger
A new cell type provides a missing piece of the neural network regulating appetite. As you're deciding whether to eat one more potato chip, a pitched battle takes place in your brain. One group of ...
AI scientists found models are independently developing ‘Trump neurons’
In a recent interview with podcaster Lex Fridman, Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah revealed that he found a “Trump neuron” in ...