Researchers at Leipzig University have discovered a previously unknown group of immune cells in the brains of Alzheimer's patients. This was made possible by a new microscopy method developed specifically for the human brain. The discovery could be an important step on the way to new therapies. | more
Why do we remember some experiences for a lifetime while forgetting others almost immediately? Researchers at the Universität Leipzig have discovered how a single signaling molecule in the brain of the fruit fly helps determine whether an experience is stored as a reward or a punishment. The findings offer new insights into how learning and memory work. | more
Mehr als 60 Prozent unter der UVP: Im aktuellen Wochenangebot von MEDIMAX Meißen sind Fernseher, Haushaltsgeräte und Küchentechnik deutlich reduziert. Wir haben sechs Angebote herausgesucht, bei denen sich ein genauer Blick besonders lohnt. | more
Learning happens in milliseconds - far too fast to observe directly. Researchers at Leipzig University have now refined a method that makes exactly this possible. They freeze nerve cells at lightning speed and can thus see how they transmit signals. The technique works in both mice and humans and could help to better understand diseases and ageing processes in the brain in the future. | more
