fast spiking interneurons

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·November 9, 2018·5 min read

Researchers Solve Century Old Neuroscience Mystery

Researchers have solves a longstanding mystery relating to perineuronal nets, giving rise to potential new treatments for epilepsy. The study reports the nets modulate electrical impulses in the brain and seizures can occur if perineuronal networks are dissolved.

the amygdala is highlighted in this brain image

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·October 4, 2018·6 min read

Pyramid Shaped Neurons Provide Algorithm for Us to Recognize and Categorize Food

Researchers report pyramidal neurons in the basolateral amygdala help us to recognize and categorize foods.

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·February 9, 2018·4 min read

How Your Brain Helps You Learn New Skills

A new study reveals how fast spiking interneurons improve the efficiency of learning a new skill.

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·December 5, 2017·4 min read

Delayed Development of Fast-Spiking Neurons Linked to Fragile X

Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism that contributes to a slowed maturation of fast spiking neurons. The developmental delay has been implicated in Fragile X. However, researchers were able to restore normal maturation speed by administering an activator of the TrkB protein.

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·September 6, 2017·5 min read

Neurons Responsible for Orchestrating Habitual Behavior Identified

Fast spiking interneurons in the striatum appear to be responsible for habitual behavior, a new study in eLife reports.

This is a fast spiking interneuron in the cerebral cortex of the mouse.

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·September 10, 2015·3 min read

Dynamically Tweaking Neurons

Researchers have discovered a new molecular ‘switch’ that controls the properties of neurons in response to changes in the activity of their neural network.