FeaturedNeuroscience·April 24, 2019A good night’s sleep may be in sight: New 3D models of melatonin receptors shed light on sleep disordersResearchers 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 16, 2016Highest Resolution Model of Brain Receptor Behind Marijuana’s High CreatedResearchers 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 26, 2016Odor AlternativeResearchers have uncovered a new and different way some odors are sensed in the 'olfactory necklace'. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 8, 2016A Novel Optogenetic ToolResearchers use optogenetics to successfully switch specific G-protein coupled signalling pathways on and off. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 10, 2015Sniffing Out Information on Dopamine Receptor SignalingResearchers report arginine methylation regulates dopamine signaling in human cells. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 14, 2015A New Target for Alzheimer’s Disease TreatmentResearchers 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 16, 2015Sensory Neuron Subtyes Control Different Respiratory FunctionsResearchers deconstruct the vagus nerve. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 6, 2014Scientists Create Detailed Picture of Membrane Protein Linked to Brain DisordersResearchers 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 14, 2013Researchers Design Variant of Main Painkiller ReceptorResearchers 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 21, 2013Study Reveals How Serotonin Receptors Can Shape Drug Effects from LSD to Migraine MedicationResearchers 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 6, 2013How the Body’s Energy Molecule Transmits Three Types of Taste to the BrainResearchers discovered the CALHM1 channel protein releases ATP to make a neural taste connection. Read More
