News tagged with nerve cell communication


Hold that thought? Scientists find sensor that may explain working memory

(Medical Xpress) -- In many cases, a delay occurs between the time you are presented information and the time you respond with an action or decision. Most of us call it a thought, while some scientists call it working memory.

Neuroscience created Dec 21, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (7) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Brain's stem cells 'eavesdrop' to find out when to act

Working with mice, Johns Hopkins researchers say they have figured out how stem cells found in a part of the brain responsible for learning, memory and mood regulation decide to remain dormant or create new ...

Medical research created Aug 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Molecular hub links obesity, heart disease to high blood pressure

(Medical Xpress)—Obesity, heart disease, and high blood pressure (hypertension) are all related, but understanding the molecular pathways that underlie cause and effect is complicated.

Medical research created Apr 11, 2013 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Scientists create novel approach to find RNAs involved in long-term memory storage

(Phys.org) —Despite decades of research, relatively little is known about the identity of RNA molecules that are transported as part of the molecular process underpinning learning and memory. Now, working together, scientists ...

Medical research created Apr 25, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study uses Botox to find new wrinkle in brain communication

National Institutes of Health researchers used the popular anti-wrinkle agent Botox to discover a new and important role for a group of molecules that nerve cells use to quickly send messages. This novel ...

Medical research created May 02, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast