Overworked neurons burn out and fuel Parkinson’s disease

Overworked neurons burn out and fuel Parkinson’s disease

Certain brain cells are responsible for coordinating smooth, controlled movements of the body. But when those…

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Neurons can tap into fat for fuel

Neurons can tap into fat for fuel

August 5, 2025 At a Glance Researchers found that neurons in the brain can use fat…

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Enzyme inhibitor strategy converts neuroblastoma cells into healthy neurons in mice

Enzyme inhibitor strategy converts neuroblastoma cells into healthy neurons in mice

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Lund University in Sweden have identified a…

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New study finds “zombie” neurons contribute to chronic pain

New study finds “zombie” neurons contribute to chronic pain

A new study published in Nature Neuroscience provides evidence that aging and injury lead to the…

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Gut neurons offer way to treat constipation in Parkinson’s: Study

Gut neurons offer way to treat constipation in Parkinson’s: Study

Neurons, or nerve cells, that release a signaling molecule called glutamate within the enteric nervous system…

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How immune cells and neurons secretly shape brain health, behavior, and disease

How immune cells and neurons secretly shape brain health, behavior, and disease

New research reveals how immune cells infiltrate the brain, influencing neurological diseases, mental health, and even…

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How immune cells and neurons secretly shape brain health, behavior, and disease

How immune cells and neurons secretly shape brain health, behavior, and disease

New research reveals how immune cells infiltrate the brain, influencing neurological diseases, mental health, and even…

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