Items tagged with Neurons

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Nano-Hairpin Peeks Into Cells Friday, August 13th, 2010 - 18:08:34 - Anuradha Menon A nanometre-scale probe disguised as part of a biological membrane has successfully infiltrated and monitored a living cell. Researchers hope that... read more

Some Cells More Prone to Death Sunday, August 8th, 2010 - 16:03:32 - Ehud Rattner A group led by Dr. Andreas Lösche of the University of Leipzip, Germany has discovered that hyperploid neurons, which have greater than the normal... read more

Neurons to Inspire Future Computers Sunday, July 25th, 2010 - 12:06:29 - Ehud Rattner The way neurons communicate could inspire the next generation of computers. Researchers are developing novel computers by mimicking the way that... read more

'Temple Of The Mind' Unlocked Monday, November 30th, 2009 - 16:00:00 - Anuradha Menon The full structure of a fiendishly complicated and important brain protein has been determined by researchers, potentially enabling the development... read more

Flies Get Fright From False Memories Saturday, October 17th, 2009 - 12:24:05 - Anuradha Menon The seemingly complex phenomenon by which fruit flies (Drosophila) learn from bad experiences has been reduced to the actions of a mere 12 neurons... read more

Eyes See Trouble Coming Before Brain Notices Monday, September 7th, 2009 - 17:48:50 - Ehud Rattner Not just a window to the soul, the eye has a few tricks of its own. Newly discovered eye cells can warn us that an object is coming nearer, and do so... read more

The Itch Without the Pain Friday, August 7th, 2009 - 18:11:08 - Anuradha Menon Researchers have discovered nerve cells that are crucial for sensing itchiness — but are not needed to detect pain. It might seem obvious that an... read more

Cancer-Causing Genes Removed from Stem Cells Friday, March 6th, 2009 - 12:25:46 - Anuradha Menon Whitehead Institute researchers have developed a novel method of removing potential cancer-causing genes during the reprogramming of skin cells from... read more

Unlocking the Mysteries of Memory Saturday, December 6th, 2008 - 18:04:02 - Anuradha Menon Stop and think for a moment. What do you remember about your breakfast this morning? One part of your brain will recall the smell of coffee brewing... read more

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