A change in the proteins secreted by astrocytes, star-shaped cells that support neurons, may contribute to the atypical firing patterns of neurons in people with Fragile X syndrome, according to a new ...

The brain is an extremely complex organ whose exact functioning remains difficult to understand. On average, the human brain contains 100 billion neurons that fire upon receiving input signals from ...

Spontaneous pain arises suddenly, without a clear trigger, and can feel like shooting, stabbing, burning, or electric shocks. It’s a common issue for people who have chronic pain and, because it lacks ...