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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 4, 2018·5 min readImproving Understanding of the Formation of New Neurons in the Mammalian Adult BrainResearchers have developed an innovative approach to identifying novel cellular targets and pathways involved in wiring adult born neurons into existing brain circuits.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·July 19, 2022·4 min readResearchers Discover Novel Light-Gated Potassium Channel in NeuronsResearchers report they have identified the first natural light-gated potassium channel-rhodopsins.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·December 2, 2020·4 min readThe Tree of Cortical Cell Types Describes the Diversity of Neurons in the BrainStudy provides the most detailed and complete characterization of diversity in neural types in the brain to date.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 22, 2021·4 min readNeural Network Reveals New Insights Into How the Brain FunctionsA new computational method sheds light on the intricacies of brain structure and function.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·November 15, 2018·4 min readMaking Moves and Memories: Are They Connected?Researchers have identified a new role for the cerebellum. Rather than just helping to control muscle activity, the cerebellum may also play a critical role in cognitive functions.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 16, 2019·2 min readGene linked to Alzheimer’s disease is involved in neuronal communicationStudy reveals how CD2AP may enhance Alzheimer's susceptibility. The gene affects neural communication by regulating the levels of regulatory proteins present around synapses.Read More
