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·May 7, 2018·4 min read

Unexpected Discovery Gives Rise to New Model For Brain Network Studies

Researchers from Karolinska Institute have made an important discovery that could impact neuroscience research. Researchers found TIDA neurons have different wiring in rats and mice. This is due to mice lacking gap junctions. Findings have inspired scientists to create a new model for studying the role of gap junctions in the brain.

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·May 1, 2018·5 min read

Key Brain to Spinal Cord Nerve Connections for Voluntary Movement Mapped

Researchers have successfully mapped brain to spinal cord neural connections that help drive voluntary movement. The map could be beneficial in developing new strategies to treat spinal cord damage.

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·April 16, 2018·7 min read

Hidden Structure of Enigmatic Backwards Neural Connections Discovered

Study may provide key insights into the visual system and perception.

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·April 2, 2018·3 min read

Reorganization of Brain Outputs in Deaf Cats

Researchers report within the first weeks of life, deaf cats have reduced connections between the anterior ectosylvian sulcus and the superior colliculus. However, deaf cats have increased connections from other auditory areas to the superior colliculus.

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·March 28, 2018·4 min read

Brain Wide Tracing of Single Neurons Reveals Breadth of Information Transfer From Visual Cortex

A new study reveals the majority of V1 neurons project to higher visual areas in a non-random manner.

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·March 20, 2018·3 min read

SPECT Imaging Predicts Outcomes For Those with Depression

A new SPECT imaging study reveals those with treatment resistant depression have lower cerebral blood flow within the frontal, parietal and temporal lobes.

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·March 13, 2018·5 min read

The Learning Brain is Less Flexible Than We Thought

According to researchers, when learning a new task, the brain is less flexible than previously believed.

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·March 10, 2018·4 min read

3D Mapping Babies’ Brains

A new 3D imaging method allows researchers to measure brain growth and folding patterns in a baby's brain during the third trimester of pregnancy.

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·March 1, 2018·4 min read

Diversity of Cortical Neurons Captured in Comprehensive Computer Model

Allen Institute researchers have produced a collection of computer generated models that accurately replicate cortical neuron activity.

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·February 26, 2018·5 min read

Seeing the Brain’s Electrical Activity

A new optogenetics approach allows the imaging of neurotransmission without the use of electrode, researchers report.

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·February 18, 2018·5 min read

Love and Fear Are Visible Across the Brain, Not Restricted to One Region

A new study reports basic emotions, such as happiness and anger, are not limited to specific regions, but have distinct connectivity patterns that encompass much of the brain.