FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 26, 2015·7 min readResearchers Create Spheres of Brain Cells Which Mimic the Architecture of the Cerebral CortexResearchers hope tracking the development of the spheroids and observing their interactions may shed light on human brain development and the molecular causes of neuropsychological disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 24, 2015·5 min readStudy Sheds New Light on Brain’s Source of PowerA new study provides a shift in understanding how nerve cells in the brain generate the energy they need to function correctly.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 22, 2015·5 min readHow the Blood-Brain Barrier is MaintainedResearchers identify a key protein which helps maintain the blood-brain barrier.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 18, 2015·3 min readA New Cause of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy DiscoveredResearchers report astrocyte uncoupling could be a cause of temporal lobe epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 18, 2015·5 min readResearchers Discover Mechanism That May Help Parasites Manipulate Their HostsResearchers report they have identified a way in which Toxoplasma gondii may modify brain cells.Read More
AutismElectrophysiologyFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 6, 2015·4 min readStudy Pinpoints Autism Linked Protein for Sculpting Brain ConnectionsA new study provides a close up of synapse refinement and identifies a protein that is crucial in this process.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·November 18, 2014·4 min readResearchers Prevent Memory Problems Caused by Sleep DeprivationResearchers report a particular set of cells in the hippocampus are responsible for memory problems following sleep deprivation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 17, 2014·4 min readNew Tools in Fight Against Virus that Attacks the BrainResearchers have gained new insights into the rare brain infection, PML.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 10, 2014·3 min readMechanism That Repairs Brain After Stroke DiscoveredFollowing an induced stroke in mice, researchers find astrocytes help promote neurogenesis in the damaged part of the brain.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·July 28, 2014·4 min readMemory Relies on Astrocytes, the Brain’s Lesser Known CellsResearchers show astrocytes are vital in cognitive function.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·June 25, 2014·4 min readStudy Shows How Brain Tumor Cells Move and Damage TissueResearchers shed new light on how glioma cells migrate in the brain and cause tumors.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·June 18, 2014·2 min readFight or Flight Chemical Prepares Cells to Shift Brain from Subdued to AlertAstrocytes can monitor and respond to near by neural activity when activated by norepinephrine.Read More