FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 29, 2016·5 min readTracking The Unexpected Mechanisms of MemoryA new study sheds light on the unexpected molecular mechanisms in place for memories to form.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 25, 2016·4 min readNew Explanation For Symptoms of Fragile XA new study looks at some of the underlying causes of fragile X syndrome and offers suggestions for new treatment targets.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 21, 2016·4 min readStimulating Neurons Could Protect Against Brain DamageResearchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that allows neural networks to protect against the spread of secondary brain damage as seen in TBI and ischemic stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 19, 2016·4 min readTranscranial Direct Current Stimulation Raises Glutamate LevelsResearchers measure changes in brain metabolism during tDCS.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 19, 2016·4 min readGlutamate Plays Previously Unknown Role in Neuromuscular DevelopmentA new study looks at the role glutamate plays in neuromuscular development.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 8, 2016·7 min readCan Some Types of Fat Protect Us From Brain Disease?According to researchers, having a little extra fat may help protect against Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 5, 2016·4 min readFrom DNA to Disease, Study Describes a Rare, New Brain DisorderResearchers have identified genetics mutations involved in a rare and unnamed neurological disorder.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 1, 2016·7 min readWhen Silencing Phantom Noises is a Matter of ScienceResearchers believe they have identified a potentially protective gene against tinnitus.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 4, 2016·5 min readDrink Seeking Rats Provide Sobering Look Into Genetics of AlcoholismResearchers have identified 930 genes associated with alcoholism by comparing the genomes of rats addicted to alcohol and those that abstained.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·July 27, 2016·5 min readImaging the Brain Structure That Allows Neurons to CommunicateResearchers use a new technique to image the process of neurotransmission.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 27, 2016·3 min readFlipping a Protein Switch to Illuminate Brain FunctionsResearchers have been able to selectively activate glutamate receptors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 23, 2016·5 min readSmell Tells Intruder Mice How To BehaveA new study reports that a genetically specific cluster of hypothalamic cells is wired to the olfactory system and responds only when a male mouse enters another male's cage.Read More