FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·February 12, 2016·3 min read‘Mini Brains’ Created to Study Neurological DiseasesResearchers report they have successfully developed 'mini-brains' made up of the many neurons and cells in the human brain. The mini brains could allow for better research and reduce the need for animal testing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 18, 2017·4 min read‘Simple, But Powerful’ Model Reveals Mechanism Behind Neuron DevelopmentScripps researchers have uncovered the process that helps control neuron growth.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·October 30, 2017·5 min read300 Neurons Traced in Extensive Brain Wiring MapA new brain wiring map reconstructs the entire shape and position of more than 300 neurons in the mouse brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·September 19, 2015·4 min read3D Printed Guide Helps Regrow Complex Nerves After InjuryResearchers have developed a 3D printed guide that helps regrow neurons and restore both sensory and motor function following complex nerve injury.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 22, 2016·2 min readA Clear View of the Nervous SystemA new imaging technique is allowing researchers to gain insights into structures of neural networks.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·October 13, 2015·5 min readA Closer View of the BrainResearchers have succeeded in comprehensively imaging a potion of a mouse brain at the nanoscale level.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·May 1, 2019·6 min readA comprehensive map of how Alzheimer’s affects the brainAxon myelination is significantly disrupted in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers also found brain cells of men and women vary significantly in how their genes respond to the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 24, 2017·5 min readA Little Myelin Goes A Long Way To Restore Nervous System FunctionRenewed, thin myelin sheaths are sufficient to help restore nervous system impairments in diseases like multiple sclerosis, a new study in PNAS reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 19, 2015·4 min readA New Mechanism for Epilepsy DiscoveredResearchers have identified a new mechanism for influencing ion channels in epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 17, 2016·3 min readA New Principle for Brain Controlled Hormone SecretionA new study reports on how dopamine can regulate itself.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·November 22, 2014·2 min readA Protein Shepherd Helps Coordinate Brain DevelopmentA new study reports a gene expressed in the amygdala plays a crucial role in coordinating axon growth and development.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 9, 2016·3 min readAberrant Tau Proteins Put Neuronal Networks to SleepResearchers report Rolofylline could help alleviate learning and memory problems associated with aggregating Tau proteins.Read More