The neuromuscular junction (NMJ) is a specialised synapse responsible for translating neuronal signals into muscle contractions, forming the basis of voluntary movement and postural control. Integral ...

A new study demonstrates the possibility of changing the identity of synapses between neurons, both in vitro and in vivo, through enzymatic means. The results have implications for treating brain ...

The neuromuscular junction (NMJ) is the specialised synapse that facilitates communication between motor neurons and skeletal muscle fibres, orchestrating voluntary movement. Recent research ...

Scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine have shown for the first time that severe brain cancers integrate into the brain's wiring. The tumors, called high-grade gliomas, form synapses ...

The ubiquitin-proteasome system, which operates in almost every eukaryotic cell, has been implicated in the pathogenesis of numerous neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease (PD) and ...