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·June 12, 2020·3 min read

Inhibitory interneurons in hippocampus excite the developing brain

GABAergic interneuron excitation is essential for network activity in the hippocampus of the fetal brain.

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·April 9, 2018·5 min read

Researchers Fix Genetic Risk Factor of Alzheimer’s in Human Brain Cells

Researchers report they have successfully erased damage caused by Apoe4 in Alzheimer's patients by altering the gene into a harmless Apoe3-like version.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·July 3, 2017·4 min read

The Secret Connection Between Anxiety and Sleep

Researchers have identified neurons that appear to play a critical role in connecting sleep and emotions. The findings provide an important insight into the pathophysiology of insomnia and the role of orexin in arousal regulation. Researchers hope their findings will lead to new remedies for sleep disorders.

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·April 26, 2017·4 min read

Constructing Human Forebrain Circuits in a Dish

Brain in a dish research helps researchers identify defective cell migration caused by autism related disorders.

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·October 15, 2015·6 min read

Switching Dreams on and Off

Using optogenetics, researchers were able to send mice into REM sleep and trigger dream state.

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·August 17, 2015·5 min read

Retrieving Hidden Traumatic Memories

According to a new study, researchers have discovered a mechanism in the brain which can restore stress related and unconscious memories.

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·May 29, 2014·3 min read

Neural Transplant Reduces Absence Epilepsy Seizures in Mice

Researchers identify areas in the cerebral cortex which are affected in mice with absence epilepsy. Transplanting embryonic neural cells into these areas, the researchers were able to alleviate the symptoms of the disease by reducing seizure activity.