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·April 28, 2021·3 min read

Protein Linked to Sex Differences in Age-Related Dopamine Neuron Loss

The VGLUT protein is more abundant in the dopamine neurons of female fruit flies, rodents, and humans than in males. The finding shed light on why females have greater resilience to age-related dopamine neuron loss and disorders such as Parkinson's disease. Read More

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·April 24, 2021·6 min read

The Immune Link Between a Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier and Schizophrenia

People with schizophrenia and other neuropsychiatric disorders may have a more permissive blood-brain barrier which allows the immune system to become more actively involved in the central nervous system. The resulting inflammation may contribute to the clinical manifestation of psychosis-like symptoms. Read More

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·April 5, 2021·4 min read

New Blueprint of Brain Connections Reveals Extensive Reach of Central Regulator

A new map of the basal ganglia provides a blueprint of the structure of the brain region and reveals a new level of influence connected to this area. Read More

Electrophysiology Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·March 27, 2021·7 min read

Gene Changes Linked to Severe Repetitive Behaviors

Study identifies genes that become activated in the brain prior to the initiation of severe repetitive behaviors associated with addiction, ASD, and schizophrenia. Read More

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·March 2, 2021·3 min read

Willpower Is the Key to Enhancing Learning and Memory

An increase in theta oscillations in the hippocampus help make learning and subsequent memory more efficient. Read More

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Electrophysiology Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·February 24, 2021·4 min read

Uncovering the Molecular Mechanism Behind Synapse Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease

Over-expression of the synaptic protein RAPGEF2 drives synaptic loss associated with Alzheimer's disease. Read More

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·February 17, 2021·6 min read

How Some Neurons Compensate for Death of Their Neighbors

Some neurons have the ability to detect and compensate for neighboring neurons, while others do not. The findings shed new light on synaptic plasticity. Read More

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·February 15, 2021·4 min read

Oxygen Deficit Makes Nerve Cells Grow

Mentally and physically demanding tasks trigger functional hypoxia across the brain. This oxygen shortage activates Epo, which stimulates the growth of new neurons and synapses. Read More

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 9, 2021·4 min read

New “Molecular” Tool Helps Shed Light on Individual Synapses in Brain Cells

A newly developed light-activated protein allows researchers to study single synapses of a neuron. Read More

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·February 3, 2021·4 min read

Neurons Responsible for Rapidly Stopping Behaviors and Actions Revealed

A set of neurons in the subthalamic nucleus have been implicated in canceling planned behaviors or actions. Read More

Auditory Neuroscience Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·December 20, 2020·5 min read

How the Brain Distinguishes Speech From Noise

Study reports a pervasive neuromodulation system strongly influences sound processing in a key auditory region of the brain. Findings suggest acetylcholine may assist in the brain's ability to distinguish speech from other noise. Read More