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

Neuroscience NewsAugust 11, 2018

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.... Read More...

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

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 26, 2018

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.... Read More...

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First Image of Major Brain Receptor in Action Captured

Neuroscience NewsJuly 24, 2017

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.... Read More...

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How the Naked Mole Rat Escapes Inflammatory Pain

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2016

Findings from a study of naked mole rats could be important for helping develop pain therapies for humans.... Read More...

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How Excited Neurons Settle Down

Neuroscience NewsOctober 5, 2015

Researchers have detailed the structure of the Slo2.2 channel and offer new insights into how this channel works. ... Read More...

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Reversing Animal Behavior Through Synaptic Engineering

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 8, 2015

A new study reports animal behavior can be reversed by manipulating neural communication.... Read More...

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Neurons Learning to Remember: Mechanism of Neural Information Storage Identified

Neuroscience NewsJuly 20, 2015

Researchers identify a calcium dependent mechanism for neuronal information storage.... Read More...

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Voltage Tester for Beating Cardiac Cells

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 17, 2015

Researchers have successfully recorded current in membrane channels of contracting cardiac cells using the patch clamp technique and an atomic force microscope.... Read More...

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