A new map of the adult male fruit fly brain and nerve cord includes over 166,000 neurons and the millions of connections between them.

Researchers developed a genetic toolkit that isolates octopamine neuron subtypes in fruit flies, revealing neurons that ...

Neurons are cells that transmit electrical signals through the nervous system. Motor neurons control muscle activity and movement by carrying impulses from the brain and spinal cord. Sensory neurons ...

A series of scientific papers maps the insect’s neural connections in unprecedented detail, opening new avenues for answering ...

The brain’s rules seem simple: Fire together, wire together. When groups of neurons activate, they become interconnected. This networking is how we learn, reason, form memories, and adapt to our world ...

Scientists found a way to convert brain cells called astrocytes into neurons. In theory, this could replenish neurons lost in ...

“Historically, depression was thought to be a disease of neurotransmitter deficiency, especially serotonin, but we now think ...

A region of the brain called the striatum is critical for many cognitive and motor functions, including decision-making, ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that, according to the CDC, currently affects around 35,000 Americans—with 5,000 more diagnosed each year. Risk climbs with age, and ...

The adult human brain has limited capacity to repair or regenerate neurons lost to Alzheimer's disease, the most common type ...