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Research provides important insight on the brain-body connection

Neuroscience NewsApril 19, 2019

Neurons in the motor cortex of rats fall into two categories, those that are externally focused and relay information to other parts of the body, and those that are internally focused. When inhibition is increased, the externally focused neurons switch to internally focused cells.... Read More...

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How Electrical Stimulation Activates Neurons

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 8, 2019

A new study reveals frequency plays a key role in neural activation from electrical stimulation.... Read More...

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Lifespan and Sexual Maturity Depends on Your Brain More than Your Body

Neuroscience NewsOctober 30, 2018

A new study reveals our longevity and sexual maturity are governed by our brains, not our bodies. Researchers discovered that animals with more neurons in the cerebral cortex live longer, regardless of their body size.... Read More...

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Electrical Properties of Dendrites Help Explain the Brain’s Unique Computing Power

Neuroscience NewsOctober 18, 2018

Human dendrites have different electrical properties from those of other species, a new study reveals. Researchers report electrical signals weaken more as they flow along human dendrites, allowing small sections of dendrites to behave independently from the rest of the neuron. ... Read More...

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Diversity of Cortical Neurons Captured in Comprehensive Computer Model

Neuroscience NewsMarch 1, 2018

Allen Institute researchers have produced a collection of computer generated models that accurately replicate cortical neuron activity.... Read More...

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Sorry Grumpy Cat, Study Finds Dogs Are Brainier Than Cats

Neuroscience NewsNovember 29, 2017

Dogs possess significantly more cortical neurons than cats, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Folding of the Cerebral Cortex: Identification of Important Neurons

Neuroscience NewsOctober 5, 2017

A new study sheds light on the mechanisms of gyrus formation.... Read More...

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Study Reveals Contrast in How Groups of Neurons Function During Decision Making

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2017

A new study published in Nature sheds light on how populations of neurons work together during working memory and decision making tasks. Researchers report individual neurons are briefly active, but populations of neurons working together carry information for longer periods of time by being active at different times.... Read More...

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Mitochondria Appear Good Treatment Target for Stroke and TBI Recovery

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 9, 2017

Researchers believe that, given time, mitochondria can recover their normal form following TBI or stroke.... Read More...

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Neural Connection Keeps Instincts in Check

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 9, 2017

Researchers have traced the neural connections that help us to curb our impulses.... Read More...

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Novel Insights Into Neuronal Activity-Dependent Gene Expression by CREB

Neuroscience NewsDecember 27, 2016

A new study explores how neural activity influences CREB dynamics.... Read More...

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Why Risk Taking Behavior Increases During Adolescence

Neuroscience NewsOctober 17, 2016

Researchers uncover a casual relationship between behavioral control and a specific imbalance in brain function that exists during adolescence. ... Read More...

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cortical neurons

Research provides important insight on the brain-body connection

How Electrical Stimulation Activates Neurons

Lifespan and Sexual Maturity Depends on Your Brain More than Your Body

Electrical Properties of Dendrites Help Explain the Brain’s Unique Computing Power

Diversity of Cortical Neurons Captured in Comprehensive Computer Model

Sorry Grumpy Cat, Study Finds Dogs Are Brainier Than Cats

Folding of the Cerebral Cortex: Identification of Important Neurons

Study Reveals Contrast in How Groups of Neurons Function During Decision Making

Mitochondria Appear Good Treatment Target for Stroke and TBI Recovery

Neural Connection Keeps Instincts in Check

Novel Insights Into Neuronal Activity-Dependent Gene Expression by CREB

Why Risk Taking Behavior Increases During Adolescence