Recent technological advances have opened new possibilities for neuroscience research, allowing researchers to map the ...

Researchers have gained new insights into an ion channel from algae. These insights could help optogenetics realize its full potential in the future. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

Astrocytes are star shaped cells that make up around 35% of human brain cells. They were once thought of as cells that simply supported neurons in the central nervous system (CNS). But in recent years ...

A collaborative French–Swiss study reveals a previously unknown role for astrocytes in the brain's information processing. Published in the journal Cell, the research shows that these glial cells are ...

New research reveals that astrocytes — not neurons — are responsible for stabilizing emotional memories by re-engaging during recall.

The field of neuroscience and the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease, are undergoing a transformation with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and optogenetics ...

SAXONBURG, Pa., June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (COHR), a global leader in photonics, today introduces Osprey, its newest femtosecond laser designed for demanding applications in ...