FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 2, 2021·4 min readThirteen New Alzheimer’s Genes IdentifiedA new whole-genome sequencing study has revealed thirteen novel genes associated with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers also found a new link between Alzheimer's and synaptic function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 30, 2021·3 min readVitamins for Your NeuronsAll-trans retinoic acid, a vitamin A derivative, induces synaptic plasticity in human cortical neurons.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 8, 2021·4 min readWatching the Brain LearnIn older mice, adult neurons in the primary visual cortex with an increased number of "silent synapses" and lacking PSD-95, showed the same structural changes only seen previously in younger animals.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·February 17, 2021·6 min readHow Some Neurons Compensate for Death of Their NeighborsSome neurons have the ability to detect and compensate for neighboring neurons, while others do not. The findings shed new light on synaptic plasticity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 10, 2021·3 min readAdult Neurogenesis May Hold Clues for More Effective Treatment of AlcoholismA new series of studies review the roles neuroplasticity and neurogenesis play in alcohol addiction and recovery.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 9, 2021·4 min readNew “Molecular” Tool Helps Shed Light on Individual Synapses in Brain CellsA newly developed light-activated protein allows researchers to study single synapses of a neuron.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 30, 2021·2 min readTurning on the Switch for Plasticity in the Human BrainGlutamate is first released near the AMPA-type glutamate receptors, then released near the NMDA-type receptors immediately after the first signal to activate the switch for synaptic plasticity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 26, 2021·4 min readHighly Specific Synaptic Plasticity in AddictionEnzyme activity outside of specific cell types contribute to synaptic plasticity associated with addiction behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 4, 2020·4 min readNurture Trumps Nature in Determining Severity of PTSD SymptomsThe ability to foster and form secure interpersonal attachments can mitigate some of the genetic risks associated with PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 3, 2020·5 min readCould a Fecal Transplant One Day Be the Secret of Eternal Youth?Fecal transplants could someday be a useful tool to help improve cognitive decline associated with aging, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 21, 2020·5 min readScientists Observe Learning Processes Online in the BrainRepeatedly administered tactile simulation over a sustained period of time alters neural processing of the hand area in the brain. The observable changes over time illustrate neuroplasticity and shed new light on the process of learning.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·July 20, 2020·5 min readStudy Helps to Settle Debate on Roles of REM and Non-REM Sleep in Visual LearningDuring non-REM sleep, visual areas of the brain exhibit an excitation/inhibition balance indicative of increased plasticity. REM sleep appears to be essential for people to reap the benefits of the increased plasticity that occurs during NREM sleep.Read More