GABA receptors, long recognised principally for their role in modulating neuronal excitability within the central nervous system, are now emerging as pivotal regulators of immune function. These ...

Researchers at Rice University have revealed a previously unknown function of opioid receptors in the development of the enteric nervous system (ENS), often referred to as the "brain in the gut." This ...

The links between neurons are crucial to the brain, and brain cells can reorganize they way they are linked together in a ...

The National Academies’ Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous Systems Disorders hosted a workshop on September 10, 2024, they brought together diverse perspectives to examine the promising but ...

Dopamine, well known for its role in the central nervous system, is increasingly recognised as a key modulator of immune function. Dopamine receptors, expressed not only on neurons but also on a ...

Vertebrate lonesome kinase mediates a key interaction between neurons involved in injury-induced pain and helps explain ...

FGF19 triggers the brain to burn more energy and activate fat-burning cells, offering a potential new path for obesity ...

Hormones are a crucial part of the body's signaling system, and the controlled release of these compounds affects tissues around the body. Each of these hormones induces specific responses from these ...

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