Editor’s Choice in Immunology
Purinergic signaling, not mystical energy, may explain how acupuncture works.
The initiating cause of Alzheimer’s disease is still unknown. However, from our studies it’s clear that many types of neuronal damage—from traumatic brain injury, to epilepsy, infection, or genetic predisposition—can activate brain immune cells—
Researchers find antibiotic resistance genes in 30,000-year-old bacteria, suggesting such resistance is not a modern phenomenon.
A blood protein involved in allergy contributes to the decline in brain function and memory in aging mice.
A year and a half after soldiers have returned from war, impairments in the regulatory circuitry of the amygdala remain.
A snapshot of the most highly ranked articles in neuroscience, from Faculty of 1000
Tiny, flexible electronic chips embedded in a skin-like material monitor vitals and stimulate muscles.
Plant and fungal symbionts swap more resources with partners that provide a greater return of nutrients.