FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 10, 2019·4 min readProtein pileup affects social behaviors through altered brain signalingStudy implicates disrupted autophagy and protein aggregation in the pathogenesis of autism schizophrenia and social behavior deficits in other disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 15, 2019·4 min readResearchers Describe First Model of Mitochondrial EpilepsyResearchers have developed a new model of mitochondrial epilepsy which captures specific features observed in patients. The new model may help provide better therapies and treatments for the condition.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 14, 2019·4 min readNew Molecules Reverse Memory Loss Linked to Depression and AgingResearchers have developed new therapeutic molecules that appear to assist in reversing memory loss associated with depression and aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 13, 2019·5 min readNewly Isolated Human Gut Bacterium Reveals Possible Link to DepressionResearchers have identified and isolated a gut bacterium which appears to have a significant link to depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 1, 2019·2 min readMRI Scans Reveal How the Brain Protects MemoriesA new MRI study reveals the neocortex and hippocampus are involved in mediating memory interference.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 25, 2019·3 min readWhen It Comes to Brain Connectivity, Cell Location Matters MostA new study reports brain connectivity appears to be dictated by the spatial architecture of neurons, rather than the cell type-specific cues.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 21, 2019·5 min readUnexpected Link Between Feeding and Memory Brain Areas DiscoveredA new study reveals how NCOR1/2 regulates memory involving a newly identified circuit between the lateral hypothalamus and hippocampus. Researchers believe the findings could have implications for future studies related to ASD and neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 14, 2019·5 min readThe Circuits That Help You Keep Your CoolResearchers reveal how connections from around the mammalian brain stimulate two key cell types in the locus coeruleus to moderate arousal in two different ways.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 7, 2019·4 min readNew Key Mechanism of Epileptic Seizures RevealedAccording 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 19, 2018·4 min readGABA Cells Help Fight AlcoholismResearchers have identified how alcohol influences dopaminergic and inhibitory neurons in the ventral tegmental area. The findings could help develop new treatments for alcohol dependence.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 13, 2018·6 min readNew Genetic Clues to Frontotemporal DementiaStudy reports a mutation in a single gene that causes hereditary frontotemporal dementia makes it harder for neurons to communicate, leading to neurodegeneration.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·November 30, 2018·4 min readSchizophrenia Symptoms Alleviated: Mouse StudyResearchers have alleviated schizophrenia symptoms in mice by restoring the ErbB4 receptor.Read More