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
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 19, 2022·3 min readThe Benefits of Exercise in a Pill? Science Is Closer to That GoalResearchers have identified a molecule in the blood that is produced during exercise. The molecule, Lac-Phe, can effectively reduce food intake and obesity in mouse models.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 28, 2022·3 min readCoping With School ShootingsIn the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, psychologists report on the best way to address such tragedies to young children and explore how to help teachers and those directly affected by the events.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 7, 2022·4 min readAbnormal Activity of Brain Circuit Causes AnorexiaHyperactivity in a serotonin-dopamine circuit in the brain appears to be responsible for persistent anorexia in animal models. The DRD1 receptor appears to drive the hyperactivity. Deleting the DRD1 gene restored normal eating behaviors in animals.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 19, 2022·5 min readInterferon Drives Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer’s Disease ModelType 1 interferon is a major diver of cognitive impairment and memory loss in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Blocking IFN reversed both cognitive impairments and memory deficits in the animal models.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 22, 2022·3 min readOleic Acid, a Key to Activating the Brain’s ‘Fountain of Youth’Oleic acid produced in the brain is an essential regulator of processes that enable memory, learning, and mood regulation. Oleic acid, which is abundant in olive oil, also promoted neurogenesis and increases cell proliferation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 26, 2022·4 min readCan Brain Stimulation Improve Memory Formation?Electrical stimulation improves verbal memory for those with responsive neurostimulation implants when activated during certain memory tasks.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 10, 2022·4 min readBrain Activity During Observational Learning Similar to Memory RecallMouse study reveals brain activity patterns associated with memory recall become active when learning by observation.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 28, 2021·5 min readNeuroprotective Mechanism Altered by Alzheimer’s Disease Risk GenesIn fruit fly models, an ABCA1 agonist can restore specific alterations of neuroprotective mechanisms associated with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease.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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 18, 2021·2 min readAlzheimer’s Disease and the HolidaysResearchers discuss how to accommodate family members with dementia over the holidays to make Christmas a meaningful and joyous event for the entire family.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 22, 2021·8 min readNovel Brain Stimulation Approach Treats Severe DepressionCombining deep-brain stimulation with intracranial EEG, researchers achieved an individualized understanding of specific brain networks that contributed to an individual's depression symptoms and identified stimulation patterns best suited to each patient for symptom relief.Read More
