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A good night’s sleep may be in sight: New 3D models of melatonin receptors shed light on sleep disorders

Neuroscience NewsApril 24, 2019

Researchers have created new 3D maps of two melatonin receptors. The models can be used to help develop new treatments that not only improve sleep, but may also treat a variety of other conditions from diabetes to cancer.... Read More...

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Highest Resolution Model of Brain Receptor Behind Marijuana’s High Created

Neuroscience NewsNovember 16, 2016

Researchers have created the most detailed 3D structure to date of the brain receptor that binds and responds to the root of the marijuana high.... Read More...

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Odor Alternative

Neuroscience NewsMay 26, 2016

Researchers have uncovered a new and different way some odors are sensed in the 'olfactory necklace'.... Read More...

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A Novel Optogenetic Tool

Neuroscience NewsApril 8, 2016

Researchers use optogenetics to successfully switch specific G-protein coupled signalling pathways on and off.... Read More...

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Sniffing Out Information on Dopamine Receptor Signaling

Neuroscience NewsNovember 10, 2015

Researchers report arginine methylation regulates dopamine signaling in human cells.... Read More...

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A New Target for Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment

Neuroscience NewsOctober 14, 2015

Researchers discovered the GPR3 protein could play an important role in reducing the generation of amyloid beta and in alleviating cognitive deficits in Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Sensory Neuron Subtyes Control Different Respiratory Functions

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2015

Researchers deconstruct the vagus nerve.... Read More...

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Scientists Create Detailed Picture of Membrane Protein Linked to Brain Disorders

Neuroscience NewsMarch 6, 2014

Researchers gain a better understanding of the mGlu1 receptor which they believe to be a viable target for future medications to treat a number of brain disorders.... Read More...

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Researchers Design Variant of Main Painkiller Receptor

Neuroscience NewsJune 14, 2013

Researchers have developed a variant of the Mu opioid receptor which has several advantages for experimentation The variant can be grown in large quantities and is water soluble, allowing for experiments and applications which have previously been challenging.... Read More...

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Study Reveals How Serotonin Receptors Can Shape Drug Effects from LSD to Migraine Medication

Neuroscience NewsMarch 21, 2013

Researchers analyze the atomic structure of two types of human serotonin receptors. Their findings could explain why some drugs, which interact with these receptors, occasionally have harmful effects.... Read More...

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How the Body’s Energy Molecule Transmits Three Types of Taste to the Brain

Neuroscience NewsMarch 6, 2013

Researchers discovered the CALHM1 channel protein releases ATP to make a neural taste connection.... Read More...

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Researchers identify gene with functional role in aging of eye

How does your body respond to feelings of moral outrage? Depends on your politics

Neuroscience

Researchers identify gene with functional role in aging of eye

How does your body respond to feelings of moral outrage? Depends on your politics

Neurology

New insights into a Parkinson’s disease protein

Improved brain chip for precision treatment of brain cancer

Antipsychotics associated with increased risk of head & brain injuries in persons with Alzheimer’s disease

AI

The way you dance is unique, and computers can tell it’s you

Brain model offers new insights into damage caused by stroke and other injuries

Leveraging AI to give voice to the voiceless

Robotics

The first living robots

Decoding hidden brain chatter to advance neuroprostheses

Trash talk hurts, even when it comes from a robot

Psychology

How does your body respond to feelings of moral outrage? Depends on your politics

Music helps researchers find link between prediction and pleasure

GPCRs

A good night’s sleep may be in sight: New 3D models of melatonin receptors shed light on sleep disorders

Highest Resolution Model of Brain Receptor Behind Marijuana’s High Created

Odor Alternative

A Novel Optogenetic Tool

Sniffing Out Information on Dopamine Receptor Signaling

A New Target for Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment

Sensory Neuron Subtyes Control Different Respiratory Functions

Scientists Create Detailed Picture of Membrane Protein Linked to Brain Disorders

Researchers Design Variant of Main Painkiller Receptor

Study Reveals How Serotonin Receptors Can Shape Drug Effects from LSD to Migraine Medication

How the Body’s Energy Molecule Transmits Three Types of Taste to the Brain