FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 13, 2020Apathy Not Depression Helps to Predict Dementia
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FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 11, 2020JNK protein triggers neurons to withdraw their synapses when stressedUsing optogenetics to inhibit the JNK protein prevented synapses from shrinking in response to stress. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·October 25, 2019Schizophrenia risk gene linked to cognitive deficitsSETD1A, 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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 21, 2019Pregnancy stress triggers immune response that may contribute to postpartum depressionChronic stress during pregnancy increases neuroinflammation. The immune changes may create circumstances in the brain, which increase susceptibility to postnatal depression. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 11, 2019Ketamine reverses neural changes underlying depression-related behaviors: Mouse studyThe 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
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 5, 2018New Software Designed for Rapid and Automated Identification of Dendritic SpinesResearchers have developed a new machine learning algorithm that can autonomously and efficiently identify dendritic spines with 90% accuracy. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 12, 2018Protein’s Role in Mediating Brain’s Response to Stress IdentifiedResearchers 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 10, 2018Thorny Life of New Born NeuronsA new study reports repeated stimulation enlarges dendritic spines, enabling contact with existing neural networks. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 24, 2017Brain Structure Makes Some Resilient to Alzheimer’sAccording to researchers, the size, shape and number of dendritic spines in the brain may determine whether a person develops Alzheimer's disease. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 10, 2017When the Brain’s Wiring BreaksA new study reveals molecular details of what happens when axons are damaged or completely severed. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2017Human Minibrains Reveal Effects of Psychedelic SubstanceA 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 7, 2017A New View for Protein Turnover in the BrainResearchers discover lysosomes can travel to dendrites and also be recruited by dendritic spines. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·March 18, 2017Scientists Develop Light-Controllable Tool to Study CaMKII Kinetics in Learning and MemoryA new, light controllable tool has been developed that allows researchers to explore CaMKII kinetics in memory and learning. Read More
