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Switching Brain Circuits On and Off Without Surgery

Neuroscience NewsJuly 9, 2018

Researchers have developed a new, non surgical method to manipulate brain circuitry. The technique uses sound waves in combination with small bubble injections into the blood stream that temporarily opens the blood-brain barrier. ... Read More...

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New Wake Promoting Node Pinpointed in Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 10, 2017

A new study reports supamammillary glutamate neurons in the caudal hypothalamus play a critical role in wakefulness.... Read More...

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Sleeping Through Snoring: Neurons That Rouse Brain to Breath Identified

Neuroscience NewsNovember 4, 2017

Researchers have identified a mechanism that helps rouse the brains of mice suffering from simulated sleep apnea. The findings could help develop new treatments for people with obstructive sleep apnea and provide new insights into SIDS.... Read More...

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The Genes and Neural Circuits Behind Autism’s Impaired Sociability

Neuroscience NewsMarch 17, 2017

Researchers have identified genetic and neural networks that could contribute to impaired sociability in some forms of autism.... Read More...

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Enhancing Neural Activity Promotes Axon Regeneration in Adults

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 10, 2016

Researchers report axon regeneration can be boosted by using optogenetics or chemogenetics to enhance neural activity.... Read More...

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The Role the Brain Plays in Stress Induced Anxiety

Neuroscience NewsJuly 24, 2015

Findings could help researchers develop new treatments for stressed induced anxiety and other disorders.... Read More...

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Chemogenetic Technique Turns Mouse Behavior On and Off

Neuroscience NewsApril 30, 2015

A new, non-invasive technique helps researchers to modulate neurons.... Read More...

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New Study Points to a Brain Region Key to Contextual Memories

Neuroscience NewsAugust 12, 2014

A new study points to previously understudied area of the brain as essential for forming the basis of contextual memory.... Read More...

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