Neuroscience

Explore the fascinating science of the brain

Researchers identify molecular brake that regulates synaptic maturation
Neuroscience

Researchers identify molecular brake that regulates synaptic maturation

Researchers at VIB-KU Leuven shed light on an unusual signaling pathway that orchestrates synaptic structure and function during brain development.

Researchers develop model that predicts onset of Alzheimer’s disease
Neuroscience

Researchers develop model that predicts onset of Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists create protein ‘seeds’ that trigger key pathological features of ALS and frontotemporal dementia
Neuroscience

Scientists create protein ‘seeds’ that trigger key pathological features of ALS and frontotemporal dementia

A new view on 300 million years of brain evolution
Neuroscience, Computational Biology

A new view on 300 million years of brain evolution

Scientists use deep learning to compare gene regulation in different cell types of human and chicken brains

Research reveals unique features of brain cells linked to neurodevelopmental conditions
Neuroscience

Research reveals unique features of brain cells linked to neurodevelopmental conditions

Tiny antennas on cells offer new ALS insights
Neuroscience

Tiny antennas on cells offer new ALS insights

Leuven researchers discover new connectivity rules in the brain’s visual network
Neuroscience

Leuven researchers discover new connectivity rules in the brain’s visual network

The genetic roots of rare mutations in Alzheimer’s disease
Neuroscience

The genetic roots of rare mutations in Alzheimer’s disease

Can we protect nerve cells from dying? 
Neuroscience

Can we protect nerve cells from dying? 

Alzheimer researchers uncover protective pathway in mice 

Scientists discover unexpected link between genes involved in human brain evolution and developmental disorders
Neuroscience

Scientists discover unexpected link between genes involved in human brain evolution and developmental disorders

Human-specific genes regulate key gene mutated in autism spectrum disorders

New mutation linked to early-onset Parkinsonism
Neuroscience

New mutation linked to early-onset Parkinsonism

Researchers identify new potential therapeutic target for ALS
Neuroscience

Researchers identify new potential therapeutic target for ALS

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