ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 22, 2015·4 min readMind the Gap! How Synapses Remain Stable When Neuronal Activity IncreasesA new study characterizes a novel way in which neurons remain electrically stable when confronted with chronic increases in neuronal activity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 6, 2015·4 min readSchwann Cells Clear Damaged Myelin and Guide Regeneration Following Nerve DamageA new study reveals how Schwann cells in the PNS degrade myelin following nerve injury.Read More
Featured·June 29, 2015·3 min readEnergy for Visual Processing Provided by Microtubules in Retinal NeuronsResearchers have identified a thick band of microtubules within retinal neurons which help provide the energy required for visual processing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·June 25, 2015·8 min readThree Rules Could Explain How the Visual System of the Fruit Fly Self Organizes as it GrowsThree simple, pre-programmed rules appear to help create the neural circuit connecting the fly's eye to its brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·June 24, 2015·3 min readArtificial Neurons Can Communicate in the Same Way as Human NeuronsResearchers create a fully functional neuron using organic bioelectronics. The artificial neuron is able to mimic the function of human neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 11, 2015·3 min readSingle Molecule Controls the Fate of Mature Sensory NeuronsResearchers report the malfunction of a single neuron can prompt certain neurons to alter their role.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 5, 2015·5 min readOrganization Principles of the Sensory Cortex Revealed by 3D Neural Network ModelsResearchers have successfully reconstructed neural networks which interconnect cortical columns in a rat's brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 30, 2015·4 min readLocation of Spinal Cord Axon Injury Determines Whether Neurons Will Regenerate or StabilizeA new study reports the location of a spinal cord axon injury can determin whether neurons will regenerate.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 27, 2015·5 min readResearchers Develop a New Brain Mapping TechniqueResearchers have developed a new brain mapping technique. The neuronal positioning system maps brain circuitry, the study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 24, 2015·4 min readMemories in the MakingResearchers report Asef2 plays a critical role in the formation of dendritic spines.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 23, 2015·4 min readMajor Pathway Identified in Nerve Cell Death Offers Hope for TherapiesResearchers report they have identified a pathway implicated in the death of nerve cells.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 12, 2015·3 min readRegeneration of Damaged Neurons Promoted by Cancer DrugEpothilone, a cancer drug, appears to be effective in reducing scar tissue formation in spinal cord injuries and stimulating neuroregeneration, a new study reports.Read More
