Researchers say homeostatic synaptic plasticity facilitates Hebbian plasticity, influencing memory formation and learning. Read More
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Researchers report appetite signals cross a single synapse in under 100 milliseconds, relaying information from the gut to the brain much quicker than previously thought. Read More
Researchers report ketamine's antidepressive effects require activation of opioid receptors in the brain. The study highlights the interaction between depression, pain and opioid addiction. Read More
A new study reports the serotonin system is made up of multiple parallel pathways that affect the brain in different, and sometimes opposing, ways. Read More
A new study, which involved a small sample of former professional athletes, found no evidence of early onset dementia. Read More
Researchers say a novel enzyme treatment may reduce inflammation and scarring that prevents neural regeneration in spinal cord injury. Read More
Researchers report our ability to identify and categorize visual information is an active process similar to memory stabilization. Read More
Researchers report consuming a savory broth can produce subtle neurobiological changes that promotes healthy eating behaviors and food choices. Read More
Researchers have identified a link between neurotransmitter imbalance and brain connectivity in brain areas associated with social communication and language in those with ASD. Read More
Researchers believe they have established a causal link between gut bacteria and seizure susceptibility. The study also identifies a specific bacteria that plays a critical role in the anti-seizure effects of the ketogenic diet. Read More
Researchers have developed an ultra fast sensor that binds to glutamate. The sensor, dubbed iGluu, is being made available to other researchers to further their neuroscience studies. Read More
Researchers have identified the mechanisms behind how noise induced hearing loss occurs and have shown a simple injection to the middle ear may help to preserve hearing following exposure to loud blast noises. Read More
