Neurons are cells in the body that are responsible for transmitting electrical signals through the nervous system. Different types of neurons affect the ability to move, which begins as an impulse, or ...

“SuperAgers” with superb memories in their 80s and 90s produce more new brain cells than people some 50 years younger, according to a new study.

Older adults with exceptional memories continue to grow new brain cells. A recent study published in the journal Nature shows that this biological process nearly stops in people with Alzheimer's ...

Neurons placed inside engineered living bodies built from frog cells self-organize, become active, and reshape movement ...

During brain development, neurons have to migrate long distances through complex environments until they reach their final destination. In order to find guidance, they must establish several ...