Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative condition that affects a significant proportion of older people worldwide. Synapses are points of communication between neural cells that ...

Design and application of living hydrogels as portable energy devices for neuron stimulation. a) 3D bioprinting of living hydrogels: schematic illustration depicting the 3D bioprinting process of ...

Design and application of living hydrogels as portable energy devices for neuron stimulation. a) 3D bioprinting of living hydrogels: schematic illustration depicting the 3D bioprinting process of ...

Optogenetics are advanced research tools that allow scientists to precisely control the activity of brain cells using light. Over the past few years, optogenetic techniques have become increasingly ...

Researchers discovered that different types of neurons showed distinct patterns of 'syncing up' with electrical fields. These patterns varied depending on the rate at which the electrical stimulation ...

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive, FDA-approved therapy that uses brief magnetic pulses to treat depression, particularly in patients who do not respond to medication. Yet ...

Major depressive disorder is a serious debilitating mental health condition affecting 10-15% of the population per year. 1 This illness, typified by persistently depressed mood and reduced interest in ...