Butterflies of the Soul: Study Sheds Light on Developmental Origins of Interneurons
A new study reveals how interneurons emerge and diversify in the brain.... Read More...
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Cell Therapy Could Improve Brain Function in Alzheimer’s
Adding the Nav1.1 protein boosted the activity of interneurons and helped restore brain function in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.... Read More...
Selenium Protects a Specific Type of Interneuron in the Brain
A new study reveals selenium is essential for the postnatal development of a specific type of interneuron.... Read More...
Regional Differences Among Chandelier Cells
Location is important when it comes to neural gene expression and connections, a new study reports.... Read More...
How Honeybees Read the Waggle Dance
A new study investigates how interneurons in the auditory center of the honeybee brain respond to waggle dance like vibrations.... Read More...
Neurons Responsible for Orchestrating Habitual Behavior Identified
Fast spiking interneurons in the striatum appear to be responsible for habitual behavior, a new study in eLife reports.... Read More...
Transplanted Interneurons Can Help Reduce Fear: Mouse Study
Coupling training to reduce fear and transplanting embryonic interneurons into the amygdala of mice, researchers were able to reduce fear response, a new study reports.... Read More...
Innovative Tools Will Shed Clarifying Light on Inhibitory Neurons
Researchers have developed a new method that combines genetic markers and virus particles to target GABA cell types with a high degree of specificity.... Read More...
Early Life Stress Accelerates Maturation of Key Brain Region in Male Mice
A new study of mice finds early exposure to stress can make specific brain regions mature faster.... Read More...
An Itch to Scratch
Researchers have discovered a dedicated neural pathway that transmits the itchy feeling triggered by light touch.... Read More...
Capturing the Symmetry of Movement
A new study provides insights into networks of interneurons that carry out essential motor and sensory duties. ... Read More...
Dynamically Tweaking Neurons
Researchers have discovered a new molecular ‘switch’ that controls the properties of neurons in response to changes in the activity of their neural network. ... Read More...