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·July 19, 2017·5 min read

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

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.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·January 9, 2017·6 min read

Mitochondria Appear Good Treatment Target for Stroke and TBI Recovery

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

Image shows neurons in the prefrontal cortex.

Featured Neuroscience

·January 9, 2017·5 min read

Neural Connection Keeps Instincts in Check

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

Image shows a diagram of the creb interaction with cre.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 27, 2016·4 min read

Novel Insights Into Neuronal Activity-Dependent Gene Expression by CREB

A new study explores how neural activity influences CREB dynamics.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 17, 2016·5 min read

Why Risk Taking Behavior Increases During Adolescence

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

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·March 28, 2016·4 min read

Research on Largest Network of Cortical Neurons Profiled

Researchers have published the largest network to date of connections between neurons in the cortex, where high-level processing occurs, and have revealed several crucial elements of how networks in the brain are organized.

This image shows a cross section of a human cortical spheroid shows dividing neural progenitor cells.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 26, 2015·7 min read

Researchers Create Spheres of Brain Cells Which Mimic the Architecture of the Cerebral Cortex

Researchers hope tracking the development of the spheroids and observing their interactions may shed light on human brain development and the molecular causes of neuropsychological disorders.

The image shows neurons from the primary visual cortex of an awake mouse.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·December 12, 2014·4 min read

Neuroscientists Reveal Fundamental Discovery About Cortical Neurons

A new paper hypothesizes that a particular type of interneuron may influence responses in a context dependent manner.

This is a cerebral cortex brain slice under a microscope.

Featured Neuroscience

·October 6, 2013·3 min read

Class of Cortical Inhibitory Neurons That Specialize in Disinhibition Identified

VIP interneurons specialize in inhibiting other inhibitory neurons in multiple regions of the cerebral cortex under specific behavioral conditions, a new study shows.

This illustrative image shows cortical neuron stained with antibody to neurofilament subunit NF-L in green. In red are neuronal stem cells stained with antibody to alpha-internexin.

Autism Featured Neurology

·September 26, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Find How Viral Infection Disrupts Neural Development in Offspring, Increasing Risk of Autism

Immune system activation of the mother during pregnancy can disrupt neurodevelopment in her offspring, a new study shows.

This is an image of a striatal neuron with activated Dendra2 protein.

Featured Neurology

·July 21, 2013·5 min read

For a Healthy Brain, Don’t Let the Trash Pile Up

A new study indicates that quickly clearing away defective proteins in the brain could help prevent some neurodegenerative disorders.

The image shows a light beam shining onto a neuron.

Featured Psychology

·June 6, 2013·4 min read

Compulsive No More

Researchers use optogenetics to control compulsive behavior in mice. The results could help to develop new treatments such as OCD and Tourette's syndrome.

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cortical 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

Research on Largest Network of Cortical Neurons Profiled

Researchers Create Spheres of Brain Cells Which Mimic the Architecture of the Cerebral Cortex

Neuroscientists Reveal Fundamental Discovery About Cortical Neurons

Class of Cortical Inhibitory Neurons That Specialize in Disinhibition Identified

Researchers Find How Viral Infection Disrupts Neural Development in Offspring, Increasing Risk of Autism

For a Healthy Brain, Don’t Let the Trash Pile Up

Compulsive No More

Memory Boosting Power of Flavanols in Aging Adults

Happiness Now or Later? The Impact of Timing on Well-being

Inhale, Exhale, Remember: Uncovering the Breath-Memory Connection

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