All cells, whether big or small, short or long, rely on proteins to function properly. In most cells, transporting these ...

The ultrathin tendrils that zip messages around the nervous system are often drawn as smooth lines. But a new study adds some flourishes to that classical picture. Like a garland of cranberries hung ...

Researchers discover that rare axo-axonic synapses form a decentralized network of "broker" neurons to drive split-second fly ...

Researchers say findings may have relevance to understanding cell biological pathways that contribute to nerve repair after ...

To allow for the local translation of proteins that suit the ever-changing needs of the axon, neurons must ship transcripts from the soma to their outermost reaches. For thousands of these mRNAs, ...

Axons are the brain’s information highways, transporting cellular cargo, chemical signals, and electrical impulses to other cells. These “roads” are typically depicted as smooth and cylindrical, with ...