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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·August 1, 2023·4 min read

Revealing the Mystery of Ion Channel Gating Through a Smart Model

Researchers developed an intelligent model system to understand the complex functioning of ion channels, crucial for many cellular processes. The study focused on the inwardly rectifying potassium channel Kir2.

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Featured Neuroscience

·January 9, 2018·4 min read

How do we Taste Sugar, Bacon and Coffee? Science Finds a Surprising Answer

University at Buffalo have uncovered a new chemical pathway that helps the brain to detect bitter, sweet and savory flavors.

Image shows a the TRPML1 ion channel.

Featured Neuroscience

·October 13, 2017·5 min read

3D Atomic Structure of Ion Channel Implicated in Rare Neurodegenerative Disease

Researchers from UT Southwestern's Cryo-EM Facility have determined the 3D anatomical structure of the TRPML1 ion channel. The ion channel has been implicated in mucolipidosis type IV, a rare, genetic neurodegenerative disease.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 11, 2016·5 min read

Skin Has the Nerve to Tell You to Scratch

Study identifies a potential drug target in the skin for itching.

Image shows the 3d structure of TRPV2.

Featured Genetics

·January 18, 2016·3 min read

3D Structure of Protein That Guides the Immune System Uncovered

A new study reveals the structure of a crucial ion channel and shed new light on it's possible role in immune functions.

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Featured Neurology

·November 19, 2015·4 min read

A New Mechanism for Epilepsy Discovered

Researchers have identified a new mechanism for influencing ion channels in epilepsy.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·December 4, 2014·5 min read

Scientists Identify Principal Protein Sensor for Touch

Researchers have identified a mechanoreceptor protein which mediates the sense of touch in mammals.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·October 20, 2014·3 min read

Tarantula Toxin is Used to Report on Electrical Activity in Live Cells

Researchers develop a novel probe which uses tarantula toxins combined with a fluorescent compound to bind to neurons.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·October 5, 2014·3 min read

Scientists Discover Pain Receptor on T-Cells

According to a new study, T-cells are activated by a pain receptor.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 4, 2013·7 min read

How Our Nerves Keep Firing

Researchers report on how nerve cells recycle vesicles. The findings suggest the process is much faster and different that previously proposed.