FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 19, 2015·3 min readNew Brain Mapping Reveals Unknown Cell TypesResearchers have produced a detailed map of cortical cells types and gene activity within them. They also report identifying a number of previously unknown cell types.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 6, 2015·3 min readResearchers Map Direct Gut Brain ConnectionA new study maps the cell-to-cell connection between the gut and nervous system.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 15, 2014·5 min readNeurons Listen to Glial CellsA collaborative research paper uncovers a novel mechanism of altered information processing between neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 1, 2014·3 min readTeam Develops Drug to Reduce Side Effects of ‘Binge Drinking’Researchers develop a new compound which helps reduce the harmful side effects of binge drinking.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 17, 2014·4 min readNew Tools in Fight Against Virus that Attacks the BrainResearchers have gained new insights into the rare brain infection, PML.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 13, 2014·4 min readHumans’ Big Brains Might Be Due in Part to Newly Identified ProteinResearchers have identified a gene which could help explain why the human brain is larger than those of other animals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 24, 2014·2 min readNavigation for Nerve CellsResearchers report FLRT proteins guide precursors of pyramidal cells during neurodevelopment.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2014·4 min readStudy Finds Link Between Neural Stem Cell Overgrowth and Autism Like Behavior in MiceResearchers show how inflammation in pregnant mice can trigger excessive division of neural stem cells in their offspring. This can result in an overgrowth of the brain and autism like behaviors.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 6, 2014·2 min readNeurons Can Use Glial Cell Exosomes to Defend ThemselvesResearchers discover exosomes stimulate neurons on three fundamental levels.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 23, 2014·4 min readResearchers Developing Tissue Chip to Screen Neurological ToxinsResearchers are working to develop a faster and more affordable way to screen for neural toxins.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 29, 2014·2 min readResearchers Identify Process Producing Neuronal Diversity in Fruit Flies’ Visual SystemWorking with fruit flies, researchers identify a mechanism which helps explain how neurons which make up the visual system are generated.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 22, 2014·4 min readStem Cell Therapies Hold Promise, But Obstacles RemainA new review article focuses on the potential and challenges for therapies involving stem cells.Read More