FeaturedNeurology·May 13, 2014·2 min readHuman Learning Altered by Electrical Stimulation of Dopamine NeuronsHuman reinforcement learning was modified by deep brain stimulation of substantia nigra dopamine containing neurons.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGenetics·May 8, 2014·5 min readMouse Study Offers New Clues to Cognitive DeclineA new study has implications for providing better understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·May 7, 2014·4 min readBrain Noise Found to Nurture SynapsesResearchers report miniature neurotransmission appears to play a key role in synaptic development.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·May 5, 2014·2 min readMotor Cortex Shown to Play Active Role in Learning Movement PatternsResearchers discover the motor cortex plays an active role in learning new motor movements.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGenetics·May 5, 2014·7 min readFunctioning of Aged Brains and Muscles in Mice Made YoungerA new study reports the protein GDF11 appears to improve brain and skeletal muscle function in older mice.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·May 2, 2014·3 min readResearchers Reveal Circuitry of Fundamental Motor CircuitResearchers have discovered the developmental source of a key type of neuron that allows animals to walk.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·May 2, 2014·3 min readResearchers Discover How Key Protein Enhances Memory and LearningResearchers report the protein FABP5, usually associated with diseases such as cancer and psoriasis, enhances cognitive function.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·May 1, 2014·7 min readStudies Identify Spinal Cord Neurons that Control Skilled Limb MovementResearchers identify two types of neurons which enable the spinal cord to control skilled forelimb movement.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·April 28, 2014·3 min readOverlooked Cells Hold Keys to Brain Organization and DiseaseResearchers report malfunctioning astrocytes could contribute to neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·April 27, 2014·2 min readResearchers Discover a Key Regulator in the Pacemakers of Brain and HeartResearchers discover T-type channels can shift from using calcium ions to sodium ions to generate electrochemical signals, because of an outer shield of amino acids.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 16, 2014·5 min readEavesdropping on Brain Cell ChatterResearchers have been able to image changes in calcium levels in astrocytes.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·April 16, 2014·3 min readSynapses Stability in TransformationResearchers report synapses remain stable if their components grow and coordinate with one another.Read More
