According to a new mathematical model of seizures, only the conductivity of the AMPA receptors in neurons in the temporal lobe significantly change, leading to stronger excitation and synaptic signals. Read More
Researchers have identified a control mechanism for an area of the brain which processes sensory and emotive information. Read More
Multisensory integration is an important skill for the developing brain because it helps shape how effectively we make sense of our surroundings, a new study reports. Read More
A new study links ADHD and other attention deficit disorders to the thalamic reticular nucleus. Read More
A new study in Journal of Neurophysiology reveals children with ADHD perform worse on tests of tactile functioning than those without the disorder. Read More
Researchers identify 'sleep node' in the mammalian brain. Its activity appears to be necessary and sufficient to produce deep sleep. Read More
RIKEN researchers discover deprivation of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids during pregnancy can alter gene expression, increasing the risk of schizophrenia in the offspring. Read More
Using stem cells from candidates with Down syndrome to create an organoid, and employing mouse models, researchers pinpoint a gene linked to memory impairments and cognitive problems in Down syndrome. Inhibiting the OLIG2 gene leads to cognitive and memory improvements in mouse models of Down. Researchers hope their findings lead to an in utero treatment that targets the gene and helps reverse abnormal brain development. Read More
Researchers report on the complex actions of how brain cells change as a result of different experiences. Read More
A new study challenges conventional belief about Alzheimer's, finding very minor neuronal and synaptic loss in patients at various stages of the disease. Read More
Researchers have discovered an important mechanism which allows animals to effectively track seasonal changes. Read More
Researchers shed light on the alterations in neural networks that may cause abnormal neurodevelopment in schizophrenia. Read More
