Star-Shaped Brain Cells Orchestrate Neural Connections Dysfunction of intricate astrocyte cells may underlie devastating diseases like autism, schizophrenia and epilepsy Brains are made of more than a tangled net of neurons. Star-like cells called astrocytes...
One Powerful Cell Makes or Breaks Your Habits Researchers pinpoint the neurons responsible for orchestrating habitual behavior DURHAM, N.C. -- Some habits are helpful, such as automatically washing your hands before a meal...
Chatter in the Deep Brain Spurs Empathy in Rats Communication within the brain is key to empathetic decision-making It’s a classic conundrum: while rushing to get to an important meeting or appointment on...
Immunotherapy Target Suppresses Pain to Mask Cancer Cancer Cells Jam a Cell Receptor to Prevent Pain Signals Once hailed as a breakthrough in cancer treatment, immunotherapies are now raising concerns as...
Moogfest Returns to Synthesize More Amazing Ideas Volunteers still needed, student tickets available Moogfest, the four-day music, arts and technology showcase, returns May 18-21 to downtown Durham...
Inspiring the Young African-American Physician-Scientist Kafui Dzirasa featured in “Black Men in White Coats” video Physician-scientist Dr. Kafui Dzirasa...
Potential Drug Appears to Ease Effects of Prader-Willi Syndrome Studies in mice and human cell lines indicate other gene-based diseases might benefit
Scientists Develop New Drug Screening Tool For Dystonia Different forms of rare movement disorder have a common root
