dendritic spines Research Articles

Schizophrenia risk gene linked to cognitive deficits

Neuroscience NewsOctober 25, 2019

SETD1A, a gene associated with schizophrenia, stunts the growth and branching of dendrites and reduces the number of dendritic spines. Reinstating the normal expression of SETD1A in mouse models restored working memory function.... Read More...

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Pregnancy stress triggers immune response that may contribute to postpartum depression

Neuroscience NewsOctober 21, 2019

Chronic stress during pregnancy increases neuroinflammation. The immune changes may create circumstances in the brain, which increase susceptibility to postnatal depression.... Read More...

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Ketamine reverses neural changes underlying depression-related behaviors: Mouse study

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2019

The formation of prefrontal cortex dendritic spine formation sustains the remission of depressive related symptoms and behaviors following ketamine treatment by restoring lost spines. ... Read More...

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New Software Designed for Rapid and Automated Identification of Dendritic Spines

Neuroscience NewsJuly 5, 2018

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

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

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...

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Thorny Life of New Born Neurons

Neuroscience NewsJune 10, 2018

A new study reports repeated stimulation enlarges dendritic spines, enabling contact with existing neural networks. ... Read More...

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Brain Structure Makes Some Resilient to Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsOctober 24, 2017

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...

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When the Brain’s Wiring Breaks

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2017

A new study reveals molecular details of what happens when axons are damaged or completely severed.... Read More...

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Human Minibrains Reveal Effects of Psychedelic Substance

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2017

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...

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