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·July 10, 2021·4 min read

Cell Structure Previously Associated With Disease Actually Improves Brain Function

Axonal swelling in the Purkinje cells of mice had no detrimental impact on firing rate or the speed at which axons transmit signals. At peak firing rate, axons with swellings were less likely to fail than those without.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 8, 2021·4 min read

First Glimpse of Brains Retrieving Mistaken Memories Observed

Rat study reveals place cells in the hippocampus have the same patterns of activity whether they correctly, or incorrectly recall a memory. However, when the memory is incorrect, the activity begins later and is slower.

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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.

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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.

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·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.

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·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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.