Sound waves entering the ear canal induce pressure waves that activate a series of events involving membranes, miniature bones, and specialized hairs.

Jun 14, 2009 – Kenneth Rosen

Nerve responses and specialized structures control the aperture that regulates the amount of light that enters the eye and falls on the photoreceptors.

Jun 13, 2009 – Kenneth Rosen

Of the three main types of synapses in the brain, glutamatergic synapse formation is the best understood. Thus, scientists can gain an understanding of neural circuitry.

May 29, 2009 – Sarah Parrish

Sleep is crucial for mental and physical health and so people can function properly during their day-to-day activities.

May 23, 2009 – Roberta Goli

The face and senses are served by twelve nerve pairs that run directly into the sensory areas of the brain from the brainstem.

Mar 29, 2009 – Alicia Mae Prater

Nerves can send impulses along their membranes because of the movement of electrical charge. Special proteins move ions back and forth across the cell membrane.

Mar 7, 2009 – Kenneth Rosen

Once the stuff of science fiction, two Canadian researchers have concluded with astounding accuracy that it is possible to read a person's mind remotely.

Feb 11, 2009 – Daniel Gansle

Neurotransmitters are chemicals released by neurons for communication within the nervous system. Small molecules are one of the many that participate as signals.

May 27, 2008 – Alicia Mae Prater

Familial Alzheimer's disease cases are only a small fraction of all AD cases, but the genes involved can tell us about some of the important biochemistry.

Mar 2, 2008 – Kenneth Rosen

Parkinson disease causes a loss of purposeful movement control and the emergence of tremors and other symptoms. What is known about this disorder and how is it treated?

Mar 1, 2008 – Kenneth Rosen

An overview of the basic biology behind Alzheimer's disease and its rising prevalence. What causes nerve cells to die and can these processes be stopped?

Jan 26, 2008 – Kenneth Rosen