Health
Astrocytes identified as master ‘conductors’ of the brain – Medical Xpress
In the orchestra of the brain, the firing of each neuron is controlled by two notes—excitatory and inhibitory—that come from two distinct forms of a cellular structure…
In the orchestra of the brain, the firing of each neuron is controlled by two notesexcitatory and inhibitorythat come from two distinct forms of a cellular structure called synapses. Synapses are essentially the connections between neurons, transmitting information from one cell to the other. The synaptic harmonies come together to create the most exquisite musicat least most of the time.
When the music becomes discordant and a person is diagnosed with a brain disease, scientists typically look…
-
General23 hours agoAustralian celebrity chef Peter Russell-Clarke dies aged 89
-
Noosa News23 hours agoWoman airlifted to Brisbane hospital after big cat mauling at south-east Queensland zoo near Toowoomba
-
Noosa News18 hours agoRocky waters ahead for Brisbane 2032’s Olympic rowing plan
-
Noosa News23 hours agoUnvaccinated horse dies from Hendra virus as Queensland records first case in three years