FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 14, 2013·3 min readGlowing Worms Illuminate Roots of BehaviorResearchers develop a novel system to image worm brain activity. The new technology makes it possible for researchers to study the neural circuitry and genetics associated with animal behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 7, 2013·3 min readScientists Identify Clue to Regrowing Nerve CellsResearchers have identified a chain reaction which triggers the regrowth of some damaged nerve cell branches. The finding could someday help improve treatments for nerve injuries which can cause loss of sensation or paralysis.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 27, 2013·3 min readNeuroscientists Discover New ‘Mini-Neural Computer’ in the BrainResearchers show dendrites actively process information, multiplying the brain's "computing power". The findings could help provide better understanding of neurological disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 25, 2013·2 min readA Trace of Memory: Researchers Watch Neurons in the Brain During Learning and Memory RecallResearchers track single neurons in mice brains over time using advanced neuroimaging techniques. The new technique allowed them to establish the processes at play during memory formation and recall.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 24, 2013·3 min readFeedback Loops and Localization ErrorsA new study describes a feedback loop which modulates the processing of auditory signals in a frequency-dependent manner.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 22, 2013·2 min readStudy Points to Possible Treatment for Brain DisordersResearchers investigate how neurons are generated in hope to find potential new treatments for TSC and other neurological disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 21, 2013·3 min readNeuron ‘Claws’ in the Brain Enable Flies to Distinguish One Scent from AnotherUsing fruit flies, researchers discover how the brain integrates multiple signals to identify unique smells.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·October 17, 2013·3 min readBrain May Flush Out Toxins During SleepA new study reports sleep can help clear brain molecules associated with neurodegeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 6, 2013·3 min readClass of Cortical Inhibitory Neurons That Specialize in Disinhibition IdentifiedVIP interneurons specialize in inhibiting other inhibitory neurons in multiple regions of the cerebral cortex under specific behavioral conditions, a new study shows.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 4, 2013·3 min readInternational Research Collaboration Reveals the Mechanism of the Sodium-Potassium PumpResearchers have been able to establish the structure of the sodium-potassium pump.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 2, 2013·2 min readScientists Develop New Process to Create Artificial Cell MembranesResearchers have developed a new process to create synthetic cell membranes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 17, 2013·5 min readTen-Year Project Redraws the Map of Bird BrainsA ten year study results in remapping of bird brains.Read More