The intricate structure of the brain at various scales is linked to its functional and biomechanical properties. Since understanding the biomechanical properties is vital for comprehending brain ...

How many different cell clusters are in the brain of a mouse? Where are they located, and what are their functions? A large international team of researchers has tackled this enormously difficult ...

Section of mouse brain tissue showing the messenger RNA for MNK1 (magenta) and MNK2 kinase (turquoise) – important enzymes that regulate the production of proteins – are both expressed in excitatory ...

Creating a virtual brain may sound like a science-fiction nightmare, but for neuroscientists in Japan and at Seattle’s Allen Institute, it’s a big step toward a long-held dream. They say their ...