Discovery of the Genetics Conductor of Brain Stem Cells
Researchers describe their findings about how the Foxg1 gene is involved in the development and differentiation of neurons and glial cells from stem cells.... Read More...
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First Common Risk Genes for Autism Discovered
Researchers have identified the first common genetic risk variants for ASD. The study, which also reveals specific genetics differences in clinical subgroups of autism, may help in providing more precise diagnoses for those on the autism spectrum.... Read More...
‘Silent Type’ Cells Play Greater Role in Brain Behavior Than Previously Thought
A new study challenges the assumption of many scientists, that the most active neurons involved in complex activity are also the most important in controlling behavior.... Read More...
Neural Mechanism of Developmental Dyslexia Discovered
Contrary to popular belief, developmental dyslexia is not caused by a structural dysfunction in the cerebral cortex, researchers report. A new study reveals developmental dyslexia is the result of a decrease in white matter connectivity between the mPT and MGB.... Read More...
Estrogen Made by Neurons Important to Memory Making
Researchers report estrogen may play a significant role in synaptic plasticity and memory formation. The study reports mice whose neurons did not produce estrogen have impairments in spatial reference memories, recognition and contextual fear memories. Restoring estrogen levels assisted in reversing the memory impairments, the study revealed.... Read More...
How the Brain Processes Images
Researchers report signals from the retina are subjected to selective processing at the earliest neural way-station in the functional pathway connecting the retina to the visual cortex.... Read More...
Unexpected Place for Learning and Memory in the Brain
A new study reveals the somatosensory cortex plays a complex role in memory and reward learning. ... Read More...
Mapping Brain Circuits in Newborns May Aid Early Detection of Autism
Researchers used non invasive MRI brain scans to map the brains of newborns. The study reveals the brain architecture that emerges as the brain reshapes during the third trimester of pregnancy. The map can be used to detect atypical connections in the brain that serve as biomarkers for ASD.... Read More...
Spinal Cord is Smarter than Previously Thought
A new study reveals how the spinal cord is able to process and control more complex functions researchers previously believed to have been goverened by the cerebral cortex.... Read More...
Researchers Generate and Track Development of Myelin Producing Brain Cells
Researchers have successfully created stem cell derived brain cells which can generate oligodendrocytes, neurons and astrocytes. ... Read More...
Creating a Blueprint for Cortical Connectivity
Researchers have developed a new method for tracing neural connections with unprecedented sensitivity.... Read More...
How Error and Reward Signals are Organized Within the Cerebral Cortex
Researchers reveal how both error and reward signals are organized within the cerebral cortex. ... Read More...