'Leaky calcium' gene linked to sudden cardiac death in epilepsy
[See video below] Epilepsy is an extremely common disorder affecting people of all ages, from infants through teenagers to older adults. One of the most
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Image of the Month: Neurons in the lab
Mouse neurons in the lab weave a network of connections through which the cells transmit electrical impulses. These cells represent a valuable model in which to
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Primate study sheds light on human developmental disorders
We are now closer to better understanding brain disorders such as autism and schizophrenia. In a recent paper published in Nature, scientists have elucidated the
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A new experimental system sheds light on how memory loss may occur
Two interconnected brain areas – the hippocampus and the entorhinal cortex – help us to know where we are and to remember it later. It
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Through the looking glass, fluorescent signals reveal the workings of a fly’s brain
[listen to audio] Bain activity is fast. Millisecond fast. When a person, a mouse or a fly sees an object, neurons in their brains display
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Gene TMEM230 suggests a novel mechanism for Parkinson’s disease
In the United States, Parkinson’s disease – the second most common neurodegenerative disorder without effective treatment – affects about 1 percent of the population older
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Throwback Thursday: Seeing, hearing and thinking
In 1977, the Neurosensory Center of Houston, a joint project of Baylor College of Medicine and the Methodist Hospital, opened. The center launched with a
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Researchers study pigeon flight to understand human brains
If you look up at the right spot at Baylor College of Medicine, you might see glimpses of an unusual structure for a health science
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Transcribing the rules for brain circuitry
By Graciela Gutierrez Billions of neurons in the brain are linked through trillions of synaptic connections, and although disentangling this wiring may seem like mission
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Eagleman to host television series on how brain works
The newest science series on PBS will showcase a familiar face, Dr. David Eagleman, assistant professor of neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine. For two years,
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