FeaturedNeuroscience·July 25, 2019·3 min readThe science behind giving upPnoc neurons in the paranigral ventral tegmental area become active when mice seek rewards. Stimulating these neurons with optogenetics promotes avoidance behaviors. Researchers say ventral tegmental area dopamine neuron NOPR expression is necessary to limit reward-seeking behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 8, 2018·4 min readOut Like a Light”: Brain’s Sleep Switch IdentifiedResearchers have identified a set of neurons, located in a region of the hypothalamus, that may be the switch that turns the brain off, allowing for sleep. The neurons are also tied to body temperature regulation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 9, 2018·5 min readSwitching Brain Circuits On and Off Without SurgeryResearchers 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 10, 2017·5 min readNew Wake Promoting Node Pinpointed in BrainA new study reports supamammillary glutamate neurons in the caudal hypothalamus play a critical role in wakefulness.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 4, 2017·5 min readSleeping Through Snoring: Neurons That Rouse Brain to Breath IdentifiedResearchers 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
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 17, 2017·6 min readThe Genes and Neural Circuits Behind Autism’s Impaired SociabilityResearchers have identified genetic and neural networks that could contribute to impaired sociability in some forms of autism.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 10, 2016·3 min readEnhancing Neural Activity Promotes Axon Regeneration in AdultsResearchers report axon regeneration can be boosted by using optogenetics or chemogenetics to enhance neural activity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 24, 2015·4 min readThe Role the Brain Plays in Stress Induced AnxietyFindings could help researchers develop new treatments for stressed induced anxiety and other disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 30, 2015·4 min readChemogenetic Technique Turns Mouse Behavior On and OffA new, non-invasive technique helps researchers to modulate neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 12, 2014·2 min readNew Study Points to a Brain Region Key to Contextual MemoriesA new study points to previously understudied area of the brain as essential for forming the basis of contextual memory.Read More
