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·November 30, 2018·4 min read

Schizophrenia Symptoms Alleviated: Mouse Study

Researchers have alleviated schizophrenia symptoms in mice by restoring the ErbB4 receptor.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 29, 2018·3 min read

How a Brain Circuit Generates Anxiety

Researchers have identified a specific circuit in the brain's central amygdala that raises anxiety levels. The study could pave the way for the development of new treatments for anxiety disorders.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·February 21, 2018·5 min read

Novel Mechanism Behind Schizophrenia Uncovered

Neuregulin 3, a protein elevated in the brains of those with schizophrenia, suppresses a protein complex required for efficient neural communication, researchers report.

The image shows the neural connections in different states.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 15, 2014·3 min read

Neuronal Circuits Filter out Distractions in the Brain

A new study identifies a neural pathway which controls attention.

The image shows Dr. Lin Mei , Drs. Yongjun Chen and Chengyong Shen; the researchers involved in this study.

Featured Neuroscience

·January 30, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Learn more about how Inhibitory Brain Cells get Excited

New research discovers an early step in how the brain's inhibitory cells get excited. Erbin, a protein critical to brain development, is also crucial for the excitement of inhibitory cells.