ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·August 1, 2023·4 min readRevealing the Mystery of Ion Channel Gating Through a Smart ModelResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 9, 2018·4 min readHow do we Taste Sugar, Bacon and Coffee? Science Finds a Surprising AnswerUniversity at Buffalo have uncovered a new chemical pathway that helps the brain to detect bitter, sweet and savory flavors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 13, 2017·5 min read3D Atomic Structure of Ion Channel Implicated in Rare Neurodegenerative DiseaseResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 11, 2016·5 min readSkin Has the Nerve to Tell You to ScratchStudy identifies a potential drug target in the skin for itching.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·January 18, 2016·3 min read3D Structure of Protein That Guides the Immune System UncoveredA new study reveals the structure of a crucial ion channel and shed new light on it's possible role in immune functions.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 19, 2015·4 min readA New Mechanism for Epilepsy DiscoveredResearchers have identified a new mechanism for influencing ion channels in epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 4, 2014·5 min readScientists Identify Principal Protein Sensor for TouchResearchers have identified a mechanoreceptor protein which mediates the sense of touch in mammals.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 20, 2014·3 min readTarantula Toxin is Used to Report on Electrical Activity in Live CellsResearchers develop a novel probe which uses tarantula toxins combined with a fluorescent compound to bind to neurons.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 5, 2014·3 min readScientists Discover Pain Receptor on T-CellsAccording to a new study, T-cells are activated by a pain receptor.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 4, 2013·7 min readHow Our Nerves Keep FiringResearchers report on how nerve cells recycle vesicles. The findings suggest the process is much faster and different that previously proposed.Read More