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·November 14, 2013·3 min read

Glowing Worms Illuminate Roots of Behavior

Researchers develop a novel system to image worm brain activity. The new technology makes it possible for researchers to study the neural circuitry and genetics associated with animal behavior.

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·May 10, 2016·4 min read

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.

This is a cerebral cortex brain slice under a microscope.

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·October 6, 2013·3 min read

Class of Cortical Inhibitory Neurons That Specialize in Disinhibition Identified

VIP interneurons specialize in inhibiting other inhibitory neurons in multiple regions of the cerebral cortex under specific behavioral conditions, a new study shows.

The image is a reconstruction of the synapses connecting to the neurons.

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·December 26, 2014·3 min read

Optogenetics Captures Neuronal Transmission in Live Mammalian Brain

Researchers observe and measure synaptic transmission in a live animal using optogenetics.

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·May 22, 2022·3 min read

ATP From Sensory Neuron-Interneuron Crosstalk Is Key to Spreading Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis

In rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation in one joint is transmitted to other joints via the sensory neuron connections in the spinal cord, leading to inflammation in the other joints. Inflammation in one joint led to an increase in ATP in other joints, which triggered an increase of a signaling molecule that resulted in inflammation. Blocking the pathway reduced the spread of inflammation.

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·October 8, 2012·2 min read

Discovery of Gatekeeper Nerve Cells Explains the Effect of Nicotine on Learning and Memory

Researchers discovered a new group of nerve cells that regulate processes of learning and memory. These cells act as gatekeepers and carry a receptor for nicotine, which can help explain our ability to remember and sort information. The newly discovered gatekeeper nerve cells, also called OLM-alpha2 cells, provide an explanation to how the flow of information is controlled in the hippocampus.

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·April 2, 2018·6 min read

Butterflies of the Soul: Study Sheds Light on Developmental Origins of Interneurons

A new study reveals how interneurons emerge and diversify in the brain.

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·October 3, 2015·4 min read

Capturing the Symmetry of Movement

A new study provides insights into networks of interneurons that carry out essential motor and sensory duties.

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·October 10, 2017·6 min read

Regional Differences Among Chandelier Cells

Location is important when it comes to neural gene expression and connections, a new study reports.

This image shows the interneurons migrating to the striatum.

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·June 10, 2015·2 min read

Mechanism Which Helps Interneurons Find Their Way to Striatum Identified

Researchers report they have identified the mechanism by which interneurons migrate to the striatum.

The illustration shows parvalbumin-expressing interneurons delivering chemical messages to neurons.

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·November 11, 2013·3 min read

Signal Found to Enhance Survival of New Brain Cells

Researchers discover how parvalbumin-expressing interneurons, which usually limits stem cell activity, can also encourage the survival of the stem cells' progeny.