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...
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Protein’s Role in Mediating Brain’s Response to Stress Identified
Researchers have identified the role Klf9 plays in the brain's response to stress. The study reports elevated levels of the protein were discovered in the hippocampus of women with MDD who faced stressful events.... Read More...
Thorny Life of New Born Neurons
A new study reports repeated stimulation enlarges dendritic spines, enabling contact with existing neural networks. ... 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...
When the Brain’s Wiring Breaks
A new study reveals molecular details of what happens when axons are damaged or completely severed.... Read More...
Human Minibrains Reveal Effects of Psychedelic Substance
A new study reveals psychedelic substances may have a neuroprotective role when it comes to inflammation. Researchers also report psychedelics can alter signaling pathways associated with neuroplasticity.... Read More...
A New View for Protein Turnover in the Brain
Researchers discover lysosomes can travel to dendrites and also be recruited by dendritic spines.... Read More...
Scientists Develop Light-Controllable Tool to Study CaMKII Kinetics in Learning and Memory
A new, light controllable tool has been developed that allows researchers to explore CaMKII kinetics in memory and learning.... Read More...
Optimized Sensors to Study Memory and Learning
A new biosensor can help visualize two proteins critical for synaptic plasticity, a new study reports.... Read More...
New Software Automates Brain Imaging
Newly developed software allows researchers to study synaptic plasticity in dendritic spines.... Read More...
Brain Plasticity: How Adult Born Neurons Get Wired
Researchers report adult neurogenesis not only helps increase the number of cells in a neural network, it also promotes plasticity in the existing network. Additionally, they have identified the role the Bax gene plays in synaptic pruning.... Read More...
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.... Read More...