Motor learning induces widespread cortical synaptic potentiation by increasing the trafficking of AMPAR into dendritic spines.
Researchers have identified how alcohol influences dopaminergic and inhibitory neurons in the ventral tegmental area. The findings could help develop new treatments for alcohol dependence.
Researchers 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.
A new study reveals how fast spiking interneurons improve the efficiency of learning a new skill.
Researchers have identified three molecules they believe could be key for memory and learning.
A metabolite created as the body breaks down ketamine could hold the key to understanding its antidepressant action, a new study reports.
A new study reports brown fat interacts with secretin, a gut hormone, to signal the feeling of fullness to the brain while eating.
Using cryo-electron microscopy, researchers have been able to capture how glutamate opens glutamate receptor ion channels. The Nature study provides significant insight into how receptors can mediate brain function.
A new study reports microglia can diminish the adverse changes to neural circuitry bought on by chronic cocaine use.
A new study reports a protein made by astrocytes plays a critical role in brain plasticity by assisting with neural maturation and flexibility.
A new study reports on how neurons can react quickly, or at a slower pace, depending on what they are required to do.
Researchers used a new technique to discover what happens when Parkinson's patients receive cell transplants.
