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·March 30, 2020·2 min read

How stress remodels the brain

A single, stressful event causes rapid and long-lasting retraction of astrocyte branches. Stress induces this change by halting the production of GluA1.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·February 11, 2019·4 min read

Insulin Signaling Failures in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s

A new study reveals impaired insulin signaling in the brain negatively affects cognition, memory and learning. The findings shed light on why those with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

PET brain scan of an alzheimer's patient

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 14, 2019·4 min read

Insulin Signaling Failures in the Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Insulin signaling plays a role in regulating synaptic function, glucose homeostasis, and cognition, a new study reports. Impairments in insulin signaling result in metabolic defects, in addition to memory and learning deficits, mirroring the cognitive impairments associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Fear conditioning data on image of synapse is shown.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·February 22, 2017·3 min read

Precise Inactivation of Neural Messenger Receptor Wipes Out Fear Memory in Mice

Research combines antibody precision with toxic oxygen burst to inactivate neural protein and temporarily abolish fear memory in mice.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 20, 2019·3 min read

Shining a light on synaptic plasticity

AMPA receptors form and disintegrate continually, rather than existing as stable entities. The findings shed light on the early stages of synaptic plasticity.