ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·December 2, 2014·2 min readNew Process Helps Identify Odorant Receptors in Live MiceUsing a new method, researchers identify receptors activated by two odors.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·November 28, 2014·2 min read‘Chatty’ Cells Help Build the BrainGenetic cues and communication between neurons and progenitors influence the development o the cerebral cortex, a new study reports.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·November 26, 2014·4 min readCopper on the Brain at RestA new study reports that proper levels of copper as essential to maintaining brain health at rest.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·November 22, 2014·2 min readA Protein Shepherd Helps Coordinate Brain DevelopmentA new study reports a gene expressed in the amygdala plays a crucial role in coordinating axon growth and development.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·November 18, 2014·4 min readResearchers Prevent Memory Problems Caused by Sleep DeprivationResearchers report a particular set of cells in the hippocampus are responsible for memory problems following sleep deprivation.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGenetics·November 18, 2014·2 min readMother’s Presence Makes Pain Go Away and Changes Gene Activity in Infant BrainThe tender love of a mother not only helps sooth an infant's pain, it could also have an impact on early brain development, researchers say.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurology·November 17, 2014·4 min readResearchers Discover New Type of Neuron that Plays Key Role in Nicotine AddictionResearchers report if specific neurons in the VTA which are active both when using and withdrawing from nicotine.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 27, 2014·4 min readSynapses Always on the Starting BlocksResearchers report vesicles have close contact with cell membranes before fusion occurs.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 26, 2014·3 min readActivity in Dendrites is Critical in Memory FormationA new study reports on the role of dendrites in memory formation.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 26, 2014·2 min readReal Time Readout of Neurochemical ActivityImplanted engineered cells with fluorescent dyes which change color in response to dopamine and norepinephrine allows researchers to observe changes in neurosignalling in real time, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 24, 2014·2 min readMemories Get the Emotional SwitchA new study reports neurons which encode whether a memory is negative or positive can be reprogrammed to change the emotional association of the experience. Findings could have implications for future research into PTSD.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 22, 2014·4 min readNeurons in a Forest of SignpostsProteases helps control the navigation of growing axons, a new study reports.Read More