Brain Stem The brain stem, situated at the bottom of the brain, is made up of three main parts: the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata.

Scientists collected samples from different parts of the brain and have identified 3,000 different types of cells. Each cell contains thousands of genes and each cell type only expresses a small ...

Study reveals how cell types shape human brain networks Deeper understanding of mental health conditions and cognition Date: November 21, 2024 Source: Rutgers University Summary: Researchers have ...

The brain ages at three specific times in life, a study has suggested. Data has shown that proteins in the blood that have been linked to accelerated brain ageing peak at 57, 70 and 78.

A team of Würzburg neuroscientists investigates communication pathways in the brain and predicts intelligence. A new study approach uses machine learning to improve our conceptual understanding of ...

Glial cells are a type of brain cell that helps protect, support, and maintain the healthy function of neurons, according to the NIA. The three types of glial cells are microglia, astrocytes ...