Neuron type that acts as brain’s metronome discovered
A distinct fast-spiking interneuron subtype mediates perceptually relevant brain oscillations, independently of local field potential and sensory drive.... Read More...
Brown University
Unexpectedly, big wins improve two kinds of memory
Unexpected rewards boost memories of specific events. The findings may have implications for treating memory problems associated with depression. ... Read More...
HIV Drug Could Treat Alzheimer’s and Age Associated Disorders
Researchers report a drug commonly used to help treat HIV can significantly reduce age related inflammation in mice. The study suggests the drug could hold promise for treating age related disorders including Alzheimer's disease, type 2 diabetes and Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
Gut Microbiome Regulates Intestinal Immune System
A new study reveals the gut microbiome regulates the immune system. Vitamin A is key to allowing the symbiotic relationship, researchers report. ... Read More...
Early Life Stress Hinders Neuron Development, Causing Attention Disorders: Mouse Study
Female mice who experienced early life stress developed problems and had fewer neurons in areas of the brain responsible for regulating emotions and making sense of rules, researchers report.... Read More...
Brain Computer Interface Enables People with Paralysis to Control Tablets
Researchers report a brain computer interface can enable those with paralysis to directly operate tablet technology just by thinking about cursor movements and clicks. ... Read More...
Just a Few Drinks Can Change How Memories Are Formed
Researchers report alcohol hijacks a conserved memory pathway in the brain and alters protein expressed in neurons, forming craving that fuel addiction.... Read More...
Teaching Computers to See Optical Illusions
Researchers have created a deep learning algorithm that can be tricked by optical illusions, just like humans. The findings shed new light on the human visual system and may help improve artificial vision.... Read More...
Visual Perceptual Skills Are Updated By Processes Similar to Memory Reconsolidation
Researchers report our ability to identify and categorize visual information is an active process similar to memory stabilization.... Read More...
Early Life Obesity Impacts Children’s Learning and Memory
A new study reveals children who are either overweight or obese during the first two years of life may have problems with memory and learning at the age of 5. Researchers say IQ scored may be lower for higher weight children.... Read More...
Focusing on Early Stage of Illness May Be Key to Treating ALS
A new study reveals many inhibitory neurons are lost in early phases of ALS and FTD development. The findings show a contrast to other neurodegenerative diseases where excitatory neurons are lost early in the disorders.... Read More...
ADHD Drug Increases Glutamate and Positive Emotion in Healthy People
A new study reveals a psychostimulant prescribed for ADHD increases glutamate in the brains of healthy people, resulting in more positive emotions.... Read More...