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3D map plots human brain-cell 'antennae' in exquisite detail
By Emily Cooke published
A new map of 56,000 cells in the outer layer of the human brain could inform research into a whole class of diseases.
Why does time slow down in near-death experiences? An expert weighs in.
By Ruth Ogden published
Time can seem to slow down in near-death situations, and speed up as we age. Exactly how does our brain process time?
Menstrual cycle linked to structural changes across whole brain
By Rebecca Sohn published
A study of 30 women with regular menstrual cycles suggests that the structure of the brain fluctuates in time with hormonal shifts.
New 'atlas' of a monkey brain maps 4.2 million cells
By Nicola Williams published
Scientists have published a new atlas of a primate brain with single-cell resolution.
Most detailed human brain map ever contains 3,300 cell types
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The most detailed atlas of the human brain ever devised includes many cell types we've never seen before.
The brain has a 'tell' for when it's recalling a false memory, study suggests
By Emily Cooke published
Specific patterns of electrical activity in the hippocampus may indicate whether someone is about to misremember an event.
Neurons aren't the only cells that make memories in the brain, rodent study reveals
By Emily Cooke published
Blood-vessel-making cells called pericytes collaborate with neurons to form long-term memories in the mouse brain.
Electrifying time-lapse video shows neurons shooting across the inside of a chick embryo
By Hannah Osborne published
An striking video of developing neurons won the 2023 Nikon Small World in Motion Video Competition.
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