Scientists Develop Worm EEG to Test the Effects of drugs
Researchers have developed a device which records the brain activity of worms in order to test the effects of drugs.
Physicist’s Tool has Potential for Brain Mapping
Researchers have developed a fiber-optic, two-photon optogenetic simulator which can be used to stimulate a light sensitive protein introduced into neurons and living cells in the brain. The researchers suggest this technology would be a useful tool for the BRAIN mapping initiative.
Trying to be Happier Works When Listening to Upbeat Music
Researchers discover individuals can successfully try to get happy with the aid of upbeat, cheery music.
Scientists Develop Drug that Slows Alzheimer’s in Mice
A drug developed by scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, known as J147, reverses memory deficits and slows Alzheimer’s disease in aged mice following short-term treatment.
North Carolina Coal Plant Emissions Might Play Role in State Suicide Numbers
A new study points to a correlation between suicide rates and environmental pollution caused by emissions from coal-fired electricity plants in North Carolina.
Lyme Disease Vaccine Shows Promise in Clinical Trial
A new vaccine for Lyme disease, a neurological and physically debilitating tick borne disease, has proved promising and well tolerated by patients, according to researchers. The Lyme vaccine is shown to produce substantial antibodies against all targeted species of Borrelia, the causative agent of Lyme disease.
Tiny Wireless Device Shines Light on Mouse Brain, Generating Reward
Researchers implant optogenetic electronic device into mouse brains, stimulating dopamine producing neurons by emitting light.
Spring Cleaning in Your Brain: Stem Cell Research Shows How Important Autophagy Is
Years of mouse research lead to discovery of how autophagy keeps neural stem cells ready to replace damaged brain and nerve cells.
Reliability of Neuroscience Research Questioned
New research questions the reliability of neuroscience studies, concluding that results could be misleading due to low statistical power.
Sensational Success in Patients with Major Depression Using Deep Brain Stimulation
Researchers implanted pacemaker electrodes into the medial forebrain bundle of patients suffering from major depression and performed deep brain stimulation. In a matter of days, in six out of seven patients, symptoms such as anxiety, despondence, listlessness and joylessness had improved considerably.
