Brain’s GPS Has a Buddy System
A new study by Riken researchers reveals how the hippocampus is able to maintain a mental map of both a rat's location and the movements of other rats close by.... Read More...
CA1 pyramidal neurons
Optimized Sensors to Study Memory and Learning
A new biosensor can help visualize two proteins critical for synaptic plasticity, a new study reports.... Read More...
Ripples of Memory
Researchers have developed a technique to look inside brain cells as they undergo the intense bursts of neural activity known as "ripples" that are thought to underlie memory formation.... Read More...
Cellular Diversity in the Hippocampus
Researchers have discovered an unexpected diversity within CA1 pyramidal neurons in the hippocampus.... Read More...
Researchers Reveal New Possible Cause of Epilepsy
Researchers report deficiencies in hyaluronan can lead to spontaneous epileptic seizures.... Read More...