New research reveals how a class of neurons that help coordinate communication in the brain link up with their target cells, ...

The way the brain develops can shape us throughout our lives, so neuroscientists are intensely curious about how it happens.

To stay in balance, the brain depends on two types of neurons: Excitatory neurons (in white), which increase activity, and inhibitory neurons (in black), which damp down signals. Scientists have now ...

For decades, dopamine has been celebrated in neuroscience as the quintessential "reward molecule"—a chemical herald of ...

The study of inhibitory control and response inhibition mechanisms is central to understanding how the brain facilitates adaptive behaviour, enabling individuals to suppress actions that are ...

Brain function is based on a delicate balance of excitatory processes (which make brain cells fire) and inhibitory processes (which stop brain cells firing) -- this is known as the E-I balance.

Researchers identify two key proteins that allow chandelier cells to connect with excitatory neurons. This "handshake" regulates brain signals and, when disrupted, may lead to epilepsy or autism.

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A small lab-based study found that a 12-week cycling program improved inhibitory control over six weeks. This adds to the evidence that exercise can be an effective strategy for improving cognitive ...