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·May 2, 2018·4 min read

Where Brain Cells Get Their Information May Determine Their Roles in Diseases

Researchers have mapped the relationship of two types of neurons implicated in psychiatric and movement disorder. The findings could lead to new treatments for a range of disorders from depression to Parkinson's disease.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·January 17, 2018·3 min read

Neuron Loss Very Limited in Alzheimer’s

A new study challenges conventional belief about Alzheimer's, finding very minor neuronal and synaptic loss in patients at various stages of the disease.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 11, 2016·3 min read

Fruit Fly Neurons Hold Key to Molecular Cause of Mental Diseases

A single neuron from a fruit fly embryo has revealed insights into the causes of some psychological diseases.

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·December 2, 2015·4 min read

So Hard To Quit: New Mechanism in Nicotine Addiction Discovered

Acetylcholine regulates glutamate signaling in the habenula, reinforcing nicotine addiction, researchers report.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 18, 2015·4 min read

Coordinating Traffic Down the Neural Highway

Findings could open new avenues for designing drugs to treat ataxia, researchers report.

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·March 9, 2015·6 min read

Newly Discovered Brain Pathway Could Solve Antipsychotic Mystery

Researchers provide possible new insights into psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 2, 2014·4 min read

Neuron Tells Stem Cells to Grow New Neurons

Researchers discover a new type of neuron in the adult brain which is capable of telling stem cells to grow more neurons.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 3, 2013·5 min read

Power of Precision Medicine Shown in Successful Treatment of Patient with Disabling OCD

A new study provides a glimpse into the current limitations and powerful implications of precision medicine.