Synapses of the mammalian CNS are highly complex structures composed of thousands of distinct proteins. Synaptic proteins are often expressed in variable patterns across different brain regions and ...

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas are a step closer to defining the function of two proteins involved in neurotransmitter release, which initiates communication between neurons ...

Investigators have created computer-generated models to bridge the gap between 'test tube' data about neurons and the function of those cells in the living brain. Their study could help in the ...

As we age, mobility can become an issue. Some people will have normal age-related trouble like arthritis or reduced fitness levels, but others are affected by neurological disorders like Parkinson's ...