Upgrade for Virtual Brain Cell
Computational neurosciences have created a virtual version of Purkinje cells in the brain's cerebellum. The virtual cells may shed light on how Purkinje cells work.... Read More...
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New Software Designed for Rapid and Automated Identification of Dendritic Spines
Researchers have developed a new machine learning algorithm that can autonomously and efficiently identify dendritic spines with 90% accuracy.... Read More...
Fundamental Rule of Brain Plasticity Discovered
Based on the actions of Arc, when one synapse strengthens, the neighboring synapses weaken, a new study reveals. ... Read More...
Smarter Brains Run on Sparsely Connected Neurons
A new study reveals the brains of higher IQ people tend to have leaner, yet more efficient neural connections. Researchers report, the more intelligent a person, the fewer dendrites they have in their cerebral cortex.... Read More...
The Brain Learns Completely Differently than We’ve Assumed Since the 20th Century
A new study challenges long held beliefs about how learning occurs. Researchers suggest learning occurs in dendrites that are in closer proximity to neurons, as opposed to occurring solely in synapses. ... Read More...
Alzheimer’s Drug Repairs Brain Damage After Alcohol Binges: Rat Study
Researchers report a drug used to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease may help to reverse memory and learning problems in teens who binge drink.... Read More...
Cannabinoids are Easier on the Brain Than Booze
A new study reveals long term alcohol use is much more damaging to the brain than marijuana. Researchers reveal long term alcohol use is linked to a decrease in both white and gray matter integrity in the hippocampus. However, no such decrease is associated with long term cannabis use.... Read More...
How ECT Relieves Depression: Mouse Study
John Hopkins researchers have uncovered new details that may explain, on a molecular level, how ECT relieves severe depression in mammals.... Read More...
Autism Linked Gene Stunts Developing Dendrites
Researchers report a gene associated with autism can cause excessive dendritic pruning during development.... Read More...
Helping the Brain Prune Bad Habits
Emory researchers report a drug approved in Japan for stroke, can help to stimulate neural pruning and help reduce habit driven behaviors in mice.... Read More...
The Chemistry of Memory
LUM researchers shed light on how an RNA binding protein is involved in learning and memory.... Read More...
Brain Structure Makes Some Resilient to Alzheimer’s
According to researchers, the size, shape and number of dendritic spines in the brain may determine whether a person develops Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...