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A new approach known as expansion microscopy helps dissect the organization of a structure that allows neurons to exchange signals via direct cell-cell connections.

High blood sugar in people with diabetes contributes to more severe COVID-19 by making it easier for the virus to infect cells.

Research in rats sheds new light on how changes in blood flow in the brain relate to the activities of brain cells.

Combining two drugs that target separate biological pathways involved in the emergence of a deadly type of brain cancer helps to reduce tumor growth in cancer models.

Certain genetic mutations affecting the metabolism of bacteria may enable them to develop tolerance to antibiotics.

Neural activity in the mouse cerebellum aligns with the presentation of motor function or dysfunction, identifying a potential target for therapy.

Experiments in male rats shed light on how parts of the brain involved in addiction differ during adolescence.

A protein linked to obesity and poor muscle health in adult mice is associated with reduced transfer of nutrients in the womb.