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·July 19, 2022·4 min read

Researchers Discover Novel Light-Gated Potassium Channel in Neurons

Researchers report they have identified the first natural light-gated potassium channel-rhodopsins.

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·June 19, 2022·3 min read

The Benefits of Exercise in a Pill? Science Is Closer to That Goal

Researchers 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.

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·May 28, 2022·3 min read

Coping With School Shootings

In 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.

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·May 7, 2022·4 min read

Abnormal Activity of Brain Circuit Causes Anorexia

Hyperactivity 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.

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·April 19, 2022·5 min read

Interferon Drives Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer’s Disease Model

Type 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.

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·March 22, 2022·3 min read

Oleic 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.

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Featured Neuroscience

·January 26, 2022·4 min read

Can Brain Stimulation Improve Memory Formation?

Electrical stimulation improves verbal memory for those with responsive neurostimulation implants when activated during certain memory tasks.

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·January 10, 2022·4 min read

Brain Activity During Observational Learning Similar to Memory Recall

Mouse study reveals brain activity patterns associated with memory recall become active when learning by observation.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·December 28, 2021·5 min read

Neuroprotective Mechanism Altered by Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Genes

In fruit fly models, an ABCA1 agonist can restore specific alterations of neuroprotective mechanisms associated with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 22, 2021·4 min read

Neural Network Reveals New Insights Into How the Brain Functions

A new computational method sheds light on the intricacies of brain structure and function.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·December 18, 2021·2 min read

Alzheimer’s Disease and the Holidays

Researchers discuss how to accommodate family members with dementia over the holidays to make Christmas a meaningful and joyous event for the entire family.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·November 22, 2021·8 min read

Novel Brain Stimulation Approach Treats Severe Depression

Combining 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.