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·October 21, 2022·4 min read

New Window Into Brain’s Computational Function

The computational function of human neocortex pyramidal neurons is dramatically enhanced compared to those in rodent models.

This shows a diagram of dendrites branching

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·August 5, 2022·3 min read

Researchers Visualize the Intricate Branching of the Nervous System

Study reveals the molecular mechanism that allows neural networks to grow and branch out.

This shows human and non-human primate neurons

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·June 3, 2022·4 min read

Primates and Non-primates Differ in the Architecture of Their Neurons

The origin of the axon differs between primates and non-primates in the architecture of neurons, a new study reports.

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·April 28, 2022·3 min read

New Brain Learning Mechanism Calls for Revision of Long-Held Neuroscience Hypothesis

Experimental observations conclude learning is mainly performed by neural dendrite trees as opposed to modifying solely through the strength of the synapses, as previously believed.

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·February 19, 2022·5 min read

Dendrites May Help Neurons Perform Complicated Calculations

Different types of dendrites process incoming information in different ways before sending it to the body of the neuron.

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·October 18, 2021·4 min read

The Human Immune System Is an Early Riser

Activation of the immune system oscillates throughout the day, peaking just before we wake.

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·September 30, 2021·5 min read

Pruning the Dendritic Tree

Lack of the SLK protein results in less abundant dendrites. As a lack of SLK is apparent in many patients with epilepsy, the findings could pave the way for new treatments for those suffering from the neurological disorder.

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·July 5, 2021·2 min read

Psychedelic Spurs Growth of Neural Connections Lost In Depression

One dose of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms, increases dendritic spine density within 24 hours. The neurobiological changes lasted for a month following psilocybin exposure. Additionally, mice subjected to stress showed behavioral improvements and increased neurotransmitter activity after psilocybin exposure.

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·March 8, 2021·4 min read

Watching the Brain Learn

In older mice, adult neurons in the primary visual cortex with an increased number of "silent synapses" and lacking PSD-95, showed the same structural changes only seen previously in younger animals.

This image shows dendritic spines making synapses with axons

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·January 18, 2021·2 min read

Snap-Freezing Reveals a Truer Structure of Brain Connections

Using a snap-freezing method, researchers have been able to reveal the true structure of the connections that join neurons together in the adult brain.

This shows dendritic spines on hippocampal neurons

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·October 13, 2020·4 min read

A New Approach to Analyzing the Morphology of Dendritic Spines

A clusterization approach allows researchers to analyze dendritic spines in new ways.

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·August 26, 2020·4 min read

Unlocking the Mysteries of the Brain

Researchers have made an important discovery about the mechanisms behind learning and memory. Depending on the number of synapses, and their proximity, information is processed and stored differently.

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dendrites

New Window Into Brain’s Computational Function

Researchers Visualize the Intricate Branching of the Nervous System

Primates and Non-primates Differ in the Architecture of Their Neurons

New Brain Learning Mechanism Calls for Revision of Long-Held Neuroscience Hypothesis

Dendrites May Help Neurons Perform Complicated Calculations

The Human Immune System Is an Early Riser

Pruning the Dendritic Tree

Psychedelic Spurs Growth of Neural Connections Lost In Depression

Watching the Brain Learn

Snap-Freezing Reveals a Truer Structure of Brain Connections

A New Approach to Analyzing the Morphology of Dendritic Spines

Unlocking the Mysteries of the Brain

How Severe Illness During Pregnancy Alters Fetal Brain Development

Aging Brains Maintain Robust Language Networks Despite Cognitive Decline

Youth Protein TIMP2 Restores Immune Function in the Aging Brain

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