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·September 14, 2012·2 min read

Disorder of Neural Circuits in Autism Mouse Model is Reversible

Scientists have now identified a specific dysfunction in neuronal circuits that is caused by autism. The scientists also report about their success in reversing these neuronal changes in mouse models.

Cartoon of cars with neurons above them crossing over a bridge made of DNA double helixes.

Featured Neuroscience

·January 15, 2016·5 min read

How Neurons Lose Their Connections

According to researchers, sleep can be impacted due to diets high in fiber, saturated fats and sugar.

This is the outline of a woman. Inside here head is an illustration of neurons.

Featured Psychology

·July 31, 2015·4 min read

Over-Active Glutamate Receptor Gene in Females with Depression

According to a new study, postmortem brain tissue from females who suffered from depression had abnormally high expression levels of a number of genes which regulate the glutamate system.

This image the structure of the glutamate receptor.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·August 25, 2014·2 min read

Structural States of a Brain Receptor Revealed

Researchers have determined the detailed structure and movement of the glutamate receptor.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 12, 2021·4 min read

Study Reveals Structure of Key Receptors Involved in Memory and Learning

Researchers have uncovered the molecular structure of three major complexes of glutamate receptors in the hippocampus. The findings shed new light on the mechanisms behind memory and learning in the brain.