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          ion channels

          This shows two people with loud speakers as head
          Auditory NeuroscienceElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience
          ·July 22, 2022·3 min read

          A New Mechanism Responsible for Controlling Auditory Sensitivity

          Researchers identified a new mechanism by which auditory sensitivity is regulated. The mechanism can temporarily reduce sensitivity in the auditory system to protect itself from loud sounds that can cause hearing damage.
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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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          This shows pyramidal neurons from different animals and a human
          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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          This shows salt spilled on a table
          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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          This shows the outline of a head and brain
          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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          This shows the odontoblast containing the ion channel
          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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          This shows a sad looking man looking out of a window at the rain
          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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          This is a graphic abstract from the study
          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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          This shows a calcium ion channel
          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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          dentate gyrus
          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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