Study sheds new light on the role noncoded RNAs play at the synapse. Read More
Astrocytes help transition the brain from a highly plastic state to one that is more stable. Read More
All-trans retinoic acid, a vitamin A derivative, induces synaptic plasticity in human cortical neurons. Read More
When the ventral tegmental area was stimulated, monkeys were better able to identify details associated with subconscious visual stimuli they were exposed to. Read More
In older mice, adult neurons in the primary visual cortex with an increased number of "silent synapses" and lacking PSD-95, showed the same structural changes only seen previously in younger animals. Read More
Some neurons have the ability to detect and compensate for neighboring neurons, while others do not. The findings shed new light on synaptic plasticity. Read More
A new series of studies review the roles neuroplasticity and neurogenesis play in alcohol addiction and recovery. Read More
A newly developed light-activated protein allows researchers to study single synapses of a neuron. Read More
Glutamate is first released near the AMPA-type glutamate receptors, then released near the NMDA-type receptors immediately after the first signal to activate the switch for synaptic plasticity. Read More
Enzyme activity outside of specific cell types contribute to synaptic plasticity associated with addiction behaviors. Read More
Astrocytes, not microglia, are responsible for constantly eliminating unnecessary and excessive adult synaptic connections in response to brain activity. Read More
Financial losses evoke neuroplasticity alterations to the auditory cortex, a new study reports. Read More
