Songbird Neurons Tunnel Through Brain Tissue, BU Study Shows
BU researchers found that zebra finch newborn neurons tunnel through mature tissue, offering a tangible clue to why adult neurogenesis is limited in humans. The finding reframes how scientists think about plasticity versus memory stability.
Charlton Mill Approved For 215 Apartments in Fall River
A zoning board cleared a $65M plan to convert Fall River’s Charlton Mill into 215 apartments, pairing a mill rehab with a new 68-unit building along Cook Pond. The vote lifts a major local hurdle and moves the project toward permits and construction.
