Neuroscience
Neuroscience

Early deficit
People with Huntington's disease tend to produce fewer neurons since birth
Virology

The Zika virus and astrocytes
First isolated in Africa in 1947, the Zika virus has a predilection for brain cells
By Redação
Physiology

The orphans of the Romanian dictatorship
Adults who were deprived of food and social contact in their early years have smaller brains, according to a study
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Biology

The cockatoo that just wants to have fun
The bird's rhythmic behavior can provide insights into how this parrot species' brain functions
By Redação
Neuroscience

Partially revived brains
Researchers partially revived the brains of pigs four hours after the animals were slaughtered for human consumption
By Redação
Medicine

Scaffolds aid neuron regeneration
Neuroscientists and nanoengineering experts have developed 3D-printable scaffolds compatible with living tissue that in the future could be used to treat spinal cord injuries
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Neuroscience

Pain neurons grown in a laboratory
Brazilian researchers have developed human sensory neurons in a laboratory for the first time
By Redação
NEUROLOGY

Signs of Epilepsy
International study of brain scans suggests a link between the disease and cerebral atrophy
By Suzel Tunes
Cover

The mechanisms of aging
Studies of living cells and organisms identify genetic and molecular phenomena associated with physical and mental decline
By Marcos Pivetta and Ricardo Zorzetto
Health

Another possible cause of autism
Inflammation reduces connections in neurons generated in the lab using cells from the teeth of children with the neurological disorder
By Diego Freire
ECNP Preclinical Network Data
An award for studies with negative results
An award for studies with negative results
By Redação
Medicine

Autism – another possible cause
Inflammation reduces neuron conections of children with the disorder
By Redação
Pharmacology

A key to unlock the brain
Carbon-based nanomaterial may help medication reach the central nervous system
Neuroscience

A changing sense of smell
The sense of smell changes in response to a lifetime of environmental stimuli
Roberto Lent

Roberto Lent: An expert in connections
UFRJ neuroscientist suggests new ways to use science to improve education
Cytology

The hanging gardens of cells
Cultures in 3D environments reveal unknown structures
By Diego Freire
Cover

The mechanisms of aging
Studies identify phenomena associated with physical and mental decline
By Marcos Pivetta and Ricardo Zorzetto
Evolution

A silent call
Brachycephalus froglets, from the Atlantic Forest, don't hear their own calls
By Redação
Neuroscience

The hunting circuits
Pathways in the amygdala control the aggressive behavior of predators
Virology

Microcephaly in vitro
Zika virus replicates inside neural stem cells, disrupting brain development
Neuroscience

Human companionship and fear of thunder in dogs
Research investigates whether human companionship reduces stress in dogs
By Redação