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·July 18, 2017·4 min read

Potential New Path For PTSD Treatment

A recent study in PNAS implicates alterations in the brain's glutamate signaling in people with PTSD. Neuroimaging revealed increased levels of mGluR5 in those with post traumatic stress disorder. Researchers report drugs that can reduce mGluR5 function could help reduce fear, stress and other symptoms of PTSD.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 14, 2017·5 min read

Rules of the Neural Roads: Traffic Control in Your Synapses

Researchers investigate the path of synaptic vesicles.

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·May 21, 2017·3 min read

Is Ketamine a Panacea For Depression?

Researchers have identified a mechanism that could help explain how ketamine helps relieve symptoms of depression.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 8, 2017·4 min read

Lithium May Prevent Neuron Damage In TBI Patients

According to researchers, lithium, a drug commonly used to treat bipolar disorder, and rapamycin can help to protect neurons from further damage in those with TBI.

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·May 4, 2017·5 min read

Newly Discovered Neural Pathway Has Implications For Schizophrenia Treatment

Researchers have discovered a new signaling pathway that connects NMDAR and alpha 7 acetylcholine nicotinic receptors, both implicated in memory and learning. Findings could help develop new treatments for schizophrenia.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·April 19, 2017·4 min read

Closer Look at Brain Circuits Reveals Important Role of Genetics

Researchers report neurons in areas of the brain associated with memory formation can form networks in the absence of synaptic activity.

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Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·March 17, 2017·6 min read

The Genes and Neural Circuits Behind Autism’s Impaired Sociability

Researchers have identified genetic and neural networks that could contribute to impaired sociability in some forms of autism.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·March 14, 2017·6 min read

New Clues to Schizophrenia

According to new studies, people with schizophrenia have lower levels of GABA and altered immune cells in the brain.

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·February 15, 2017·4 min read

New Insights into How Cocaine Effects the Brain: Mouse Study

Reduced WAVE1 levels decreased preference for cocaine in mice, researchers report.

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·February 7, 2017·4 min read

Chemical Switch That May Decrease Schizophrenia Symptoms Discovered

Adjusting levels of KYNA can have a significant effect on schizophrenia symptoms, a new study reports.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·January 10, 2017·6 min read

Alcohol Prevents Ability to Extinguish Fearful Memories: Mouse Study

Researchers report alcohol can strengthen fearful memories, but a drug used to treat seizures may reverse the effects.

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·December 13, 2016·2 min read

Neurons Paralyze Us During REM Sleep

Researchers have identified a population of neurons that appear to be responsible for muscle paralysis during REM sleep.

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