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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
·February 17, 2022·5 min read

Scientists Reveal How Venus Fly Traps Snaps Shut

Researchers have revealed the 3d structure of the Flycatcher1 protein channel which enables the Venus flytrap to close in response to prey. The findings shed light on how other mechanosensitive ion channels may operate in other plants, bacteria, and the human body.
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ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience
·November 10, 2021·6 min read

A Striking Difference Between Neurons of Humans and Other Mammals

Human neurons have fewer ion channels compared to other animals. The reduced number of ion channels may have allowed the human brain to divert energy to other neural processes, researchers say.
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FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
·May 6, 2021·6 min read

In a Cell-Eat-Cell World Calcium Ions Activate ‘Eat-Me’ Signal in Necrotic Cells

When necrotic cells expose phosphatidylserine on their outer surfaces, and when phagocytes detect it, the phagocytes ingest and destroy the dying cells.
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FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
·April 30, 2021·6 min read

Too Much Salt Suppresses Phagocytes

Too much salt can disrupt the energy balance of immune cells and prevent them from functioning correctly.
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
·April 14, 2021·4 min read

Toxic Gas in Rat Brains Shows Potential For New Dementia Treatments

Researchers have discovered a potential new way to reduce levels of hydrogen sulfide in rats' brains. Decreasing H2S levels decreases the damage the toxic gas can cause, and ultimately may pave the way for the development of new treatments for dementia and epilepsy.
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
·March 27, 2021·5 min read

How Teeth Sense the Cold

The ion channel TRPC5 acts as a molecular cold sensor in teeth. Researchers report the TRPC5 could be a new target to help treat pain from toothaches and cold sensitivity.
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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
·March 3, 2021·6 min read

Researchers Identify Brain Ion Channel as New Approach to Treating Depression

Ezogabine, a drug that opens up the KCNQ2/3 type potassium channel, significantly improved symptoms of depression and anhedonia.
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FeaturedNeuroscience
·April 11, 2020·5 min read

Ion channel VRAC enhances immune response against viruses

Findings suggest cell-to-cell transmission of cGAMP via LRRC8/VRAC ion channels is central to effective antiviral immunity.
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FeaturedNeuroscience
·March 18, 2020·4 min read

Ball-and-chain inactivation of ion channels visualized by cryo-electron microscopy

Ion channels use a "ball-and-chain" mechanism to help regulate ion flow. Findings confirm a long-standing hypothesis about ion channels and provide key advances in understanding the basic biological processes at work.
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FeaturedNeuroscience
·August 11, 2018·5 min read

An Ion Channel Differentiates Newborn and Mature Neurons in the Adult Brain

Researchers report newborn granule cells in the dentate gyrus become less excitable after three weeks. The loss of excitability is crucial for the functioning of mature neurons.
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FeaturedNeurology
·February 26, 2018·4 min read

New Way to Stop Inflammation in Alzheimer’s and Immune System Disorders

Researchers report new findings about the immune system could help treat inflammation in Alzheimer's disease and could save people from deadly inflammation associated with sepsis.
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FeaturedNeuroscience
·July 24, 2017·4 min read

First Image of Major Brain Receptor in Action Captured

Using cryo-electron microscopy, researchers have been able to capture how glutamate opens glutamate receptor ion channels. The Nature study provides significant insight into how receptors can mediate brain function.
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