FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 27, 2018·4 min readDopamine’s Role in Unlearning Fearful AssociationResearchers report dopamine neurons may play a role in fear extinction. The study suggests targeting dopamine neurons in the ventral tegmental area could be of therapeutic benefit to reduce the impact of learned fear in PTSD and anxiety disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 2, 2018·5 min readHow Dopamine Neurons Contribute to Memory Formation in HumansAccording to researchers, dopamine neurons may play a key role in the formation of episodic memory. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders that affect memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 8, 2018·1 min readAmphetamine Abuse Disrupts Development of the Prefrontal Cortex: Mouse StudyAccording to a new study to be published in eNeuro, amphetamine use may disrupt the development of the orbital prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with decision making.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 24, 2017·4 min readSmall But Distinct Differences Among Species Mark Evolution of Human BrainYale researchers report the human brain contains some distinct patterns that mark our evolution and could contribute to our cognitive abilities.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 10, 2017·3 min readDiscovery Could Lead to New Treatments for Addiction and AnxietyResearchers have identified a specific network in the brain that appears to be associated with risk and reward assessment.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 26, 2017·4 min readParkinson’s Gene Needed For Dopamine Neuron HealthA new study reveals LRRK is essential for the survival of dopamine neurons in the brain. The finding may prompt new treatments for Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 4, 2017·3 min readNeurons That Control Brain’s Body Clock IdentifiedStudy identifies a direct dopamine neuron link to circadian rhythm.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 21, 2017·4 min readParkinson’s is Partly an Autoimmune DiseaseT cells may be tricked into thinking dopamine neurons are foreign due to the build up of damaged alpha-synuclein, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 8, 2017·4 min readOverriding the Urge to SleepResearchers have identified neurons that control wakefulness.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 6, 2016·4 min readStressed Out Rats Consume More AlcoholA new study explains the effects of stress on increased alcohol consumption due to changes in the brain's reward center.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 28, 2016·4 min readBreakthrough in the Production of Dopamine Neurons for Parkinson’sNew studies may help to explain the path from stem cells to dopamine neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 25, 2016·6 min readActivating Certain Neurons May Spur Recovery From General AnesthesiaUsing optogenetics to activate dopamine receptors in the ventral tegmental area could help people regain consciousness following general anesthesia, researchers report.Read More
