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·June 16, 2022·3 min read

Unraveling the Mystery of Genes That Are Key to Brain Development

Study reveals the mechanism by which genes coding for a subset of long non-coding RNA interacts with neighboring genes to regulate the development and function of cortical neurons.

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·July 19, 2021·4 min read

Non-Neuronal Cells Drive Sex Differences in Early Brain Development

Thrombospondin-2, a protein with cell adhesion properties usually secreted by astrocytes, prompted a strong increase in synapses in male-derived neurons but showed no effect in females.

This is a 3D reconstruction of dendrites

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·March 30, 2021·3 min read

Vitamins for Your Neurons

All-trans retinoic acid, a vitamin A derivative, induces synaptic plasticity in human cortical neurons.

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·November 29, 2019·5 min read

Your big brain makes you human – count your neurons when you count your blessings

Study looks at the evolutionary development of the human brain.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 22, 2019·4 min read

How the brain finds order amidst chaos

Amidst noise and chaos, cortical neurons work in a team to communicate and allow the brain to find order.

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·April 19, 2019·2 min read

Research provides important insight on the brain-body connection

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.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·January 8, 2019·4 min read

How Electrical Stimulation Activates Neurons

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

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·October 30, 2018·7 min read

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

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.

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·October 18, 2018·6 min read

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

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.