Scientists discover whole new layer of brain tissue that may help ward off infections. Abnormalities in this layer may trigger or worsen multiple sclerosis, brain infections and Alzheimer’s .

Prox1+ cells (pink) make up the arachnoid’s inner layer. Dural fibroblasts (aqua) lie above the arachnoid, embedded in a collagen matrix (dots). [Courtesy of Pietilä et al., Neuron, 2023.] ...

Researchers at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology find that the hippocampus sends signals to the visual cortex to predict what we are about to see.

If it does occur, rupture of a brain aneurysm is life-threatening: nearly one in four people will die within 24 hours, and one in two within three months. If someone’s brain aneurysm ruptures ...

EM, researchers elucidated the structure of key receptors integral to fast excitatory synaptic transmission in the rat cerebellum.

A research team has successfully developed a three-dimensional (3D) brain model that closely mimics the structure and ...

There are three meninges layers that completely envelop your brain and spinal cord, which make up your central nervous system. These layers are the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

From a cubic millimeter of tissue, scientists constructed a precise, 3D map of the activity in a mouse’s brain, detailing 84,000 neurons and more than 500 million synapses.

For those beginning a brain protection journey, focusing on the three highest-impact factors—blood pressure, physical activity, and social engagement—provides an excellent foundation.

The brain and spinal cord are surrounded and protected by three layers of protective covering called meninges. The blood-brain barrier and cerebrospinal fluid provide additional modes of ...