ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 17, 2014·5 min readScientists Develop Decoy Drug to Aid Ailing BrainResearchers succeed in restoring the ability of adult mice to form new connections in the brain.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 16, 2014·4 min readMyelin Vital for Learning New Practical SkillsA new study provides evidence of myelin's role in learning and retaining new skills.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 14, 2014·4 min readNew Study Finds That Neurons Actively Fine Tune Themselves at the Genetic LevelA new study presents evidence that neurons maintain correlated levels of mRNA to ensure a consistent ratio of ion channels.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 13, 2014·4 min readScientists Sniff Out Unexpected Role for Stem Cells in the BrainResearchers report neurogenesis in the olfactory system of mice is crucial to maintaining correct neural connections.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2014·4 min readStudy Finds Link Between Neural Stem Cell Overgrowth and Autism Like Behavior in MiceResearchers show how inflammation in pregnant mice can trigger excessive division of neural stem cells in their offspring. This can result in an overgrowth of the brain and autism like behaviors.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 9, 2014·3 min readNewly Discovered Brain Cells Explain a Prosocial Effect of OxytocinResearchers reveal a mechanism by which oxytocin has an effect on interaction between the sexes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 7, 2014·2 min readSugar Linked to Memory Problems in Adolescent RatsConsuming drinks which are high in sugar or high-fructose corn syrup leads to memory problems and neuroinflammation in adolescent rats, a new study reports.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 6, 2014·3 min readResearchers Demonstrate Direct Fluid Flow Influences Neuron GrowthFluid flow plays a significant role in how neurons grow, a new study reports.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 6, 2014·2 min readNeurons Can Use Glial Cell Exosomes to Defend ThemselvesResearchers discover exosomes stimulate neurons on three fundamental levels.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 5, 2014·3 min readScientists Discover Pain Receptor on T-CellsAccording to a new study, T-cells are activated by a pain receptor.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 4, 2014·2 min readWaking Up the Visual SystemResearchers observe changes in two populations of visual cortex neurons in rodents waking from anesthesia.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 1, 2014·4 min readDrug Treats Inherited Form of Intellectual Disability in MiceResearchers report they have used an anti cancer drug to improve mental function in mice with genetic changes similar to those found in Kabuki syndrome.Read More
