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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·May 13, 2020·3 min read

          Significant differences exist among neurons expressing dopamine receptors

          Dopamine receptors have different molecular features and functions depending on their anatomical location within the striatum. The findings could help develop better-targeted treatments for a range of disorders from schizophrenia to Parkinson's disease.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·September 6, 2019·3 min read

          Is laziness a choice or genetic trait?

          Study identifies a specific gene in rats that relates to physical inactivity. The gene could play a role in human sedentary behaviors.
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          ·November 22, 2017·5 min read

          To Forget or to Remember? Memory Depends on Subtle Brain Signals

          Study reveals how the mechanism for storing olfactory memories differs slightly from erasing unnecessary memories. Understanding how the brain gets rid of unimportant memories could help unlock new avenues of research to better understand memory loss in aging, researchers say.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·December 29, 2016·4 min read

          Inactivity in Obese Mice Linked to Decreased Motivation to Move

          Researchers link physical inactivity in obese mice to altered dopamine receptors rather than their body weight.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·August 1, 2016·5 min read

          Deactivation of Brain Receptors in Postmenopausal Women May Lead to Lack of Physical Activity

          Researchers have discovered a connection between a lack of ovarian hormones and changes in the nucleus accembens following menopause.
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          ·July 6, 2016·3 min read

          Dopamine Receptor Blockage Could Be Cause For Side Effects of Some Antipsychotics

          Researchers report a blockade of D2 receptors in interneurons can increase acetylcholine signaling above threshold on neighboring neurons, resulting in motor abnormalities.
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          ·April 12, 2016·3 min read

          Understanding Genes Linked to Autism Relevant Behavior in High Risk Siblings

          Researchers report on a link between the dopamine system and initiating joint attention in children at high risk for autism.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 10, 2015·4 min read

          Sniffing Out Information on Dopamine Receptor Signaling

          Researchers report arginine methylation regulates dopamine signaling in human cells.
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          FeaturedNeurology
          ·October 7, 2015·3 min read

          Lack of D1 Receptors Results in Slowed Movement in Parkinson’s Patients

          A new study reveals a lack of dopamine transmission via D1 receptors disrupts information flow in the basal ganglia and can cause difficulty in initiating voluntary movements for Parkinson's patients.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·September 2, 2015·5 min read

          Researchers Identify Population of Neurons Responsible for Alcohol Addiction

          According to a new study, alcohol consumption alters the function of medium spiny neurons in the dorsomedial striatum.
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          FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·June 27, 2012·4 min read

          Finding Brings Scientists One Step Closer to Parkinson’s Drug

          Long-term aim is to develop new treatments to block the spread of damaged proteins in the brain. Van Andel Institute...
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·February 15, 2012·3 min read

          Drinking Alcohol Shrinks Critical Brain Regions in Genetically Vulnerable Mice

          New evidence that receptors for brain’s ‘reward’ chemical provide protection. Brain scans of two strains of mice imbibing significant quantities...
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          Visual Recognition Memory: Familiarity Decoded by Brief Spikes

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