Summary: New research has uncovered that neurons store their own glycogen, acting as “backup batteries” to keep the brain functioning during energy stress. Using worms and advanced biosensors, scientists found…
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Why does it hurt when you get a scrape? A neuroscientist explains the science of pain
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. “How come you feel pain…
Circadian Rhythm Off Beat: Parkinson’s and Nighttime Neuron Damage
Summary: Researchers delved into the enigma of sleep disturbances and their relation to Parkinson’s disease. Utilizing fruit flies, they found that cellular stress linked to Parkinson’s was especially damaging to…
