FeaturedNeuroscience·October 18, 2018·4 min readAstrocytes Have an Unexpected Role in Brain PlasticityA new study reports a protein made by astrocytes plays a critical role in brain plasticity by assisting with neural maturation and flexibility.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 9, 2018·4 min readProtein Has Unique Effects in the Neural Connections Related to Information ProcessingA new study provides new insight into the molecular mechanisms that enable synaptic transmission critical for cognition.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 6, 2018·5 min readSequenced Fox Genome Hints at Genetic Basis of BehaviorA new study sheds light on the genetic basis of fox behaviors and, researchers say, the findings could have implications for human behavior. The study reports the SorCS1 gene contributes to social behaviors in foxes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 21, 2018·6 min readFundamental Rule of Brain Plasticity DiscoveredBased on the actions of Arc, when one synapse strengthens, the neighboring synapses weaken, a new study reveals.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 29, 2018·4 min readEarly Life Seizures Prematurely Wake Up Brain Networks Tied to AutismA new study reveals a possible mechanism for the relationship between seizures early in life and later diagnosis of ASD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 28, 2018·3 min readReceptors Key to Strong MemoriesThe strength of a memory depends upon the number of receptors in a synapse, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 9, 2018·4 min readHow Your Brain Helps You Learn New SkillsA new study reveals how fast spiking interneurons improve the efficiency of learning a new skill.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·January 3, 2018·6 min readRare Form of ‘Thunder’ Protein May Be Linked to SchizophreniaA new study has identified rare genetic variation in the Thorase protein that causes the breakdown of receptors at the connections between neurons in the brain. The anti-epilepsy drug perampanel can help reverse anti-social behaviors linked to schizophrenia that are associated with this genetic variation.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 16, 2017·6 min readDietary Supplement Dampens Brain Hyperexcitability Seen in EpilepsyResearchers were able to dampen hyperexcitability associated with seizure disorders in rodent models by inducing biochemical alterations with glucosamine, a dietary supplement.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 12, 2017·5 min readCan You Hear Me Now? Ensuring Good Cellular Connections in the BrainResearchers at Salk Institute report astrocytes initiate communication between pairs of neurons during early development, inducing specific neural changes. Findings may have implications for neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD and ADHD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2017·4 min readBrain Development and Plasticity Share Similar Signalling PathwaysResearchers have identified three molecules they believe could be key for memory and learning.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 19, 2017·6 min readEight Autism Related Mutations in One GeneUSC researchers have identified eight autism associated mutations within the TRIO gene.Read More
