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Linköping University

·May 20, 2025·5 min read

Brain’s Gatekeepers Remember Signals to Shape Long-Term Memory

Summary: A new study reveals how calcium ion channels in the brain don’t just relay signals—they remember them. Researchers discovered...

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·May 7, 2025·5 min read

New Micropipette Precisely Controls Brain Ion Signals Without Disruption

Researchers have developed a micropipette capable of delivering ions directly to individual neurons without disturbing the delicate extracellular environment. This new iontronic micropipette enables scientists to observe how local ion changes affect neurons and glial cells, revealing complex dynamics previously inaccessible.

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·November 4, 2024·7 min read

16 Nerve Cell Types Identified in Human Touch

Researchers identified 16 distinct types of nerve cells involved in human touch and compared them with those in mice and macaques, showing both shared and unique traits. The study reveals unexpected complexities in how nerve cells respond to stimuli, suggesting a sensory system that integrates multiple types of sensations.

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·April 4, 2024·7 min read

Early Gut Flora Imbalance May Predict Autism and ADHD

Disturbances in gut flora during infancy are linked to the later development of neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD. Analyzing over 16,000 children from the ABIS study, researchers identified significant biomarkers in cord blood and stool samples that correlate with future diagnoses of these disorders.

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·December 11, 2023·7 min read

MRI Reveals Lasting Brain Changes in Post-COVID Patients

Researchers discovered structural differences in the brain white matter of COVID-19 patients with persisting symptoms, using advanced diffusion MRI technology. This study compares 16 men who had severe COVID-19 with healthy individuals, revealing that these differences might explain neurological problems post-COVID.

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·September 7, 2023·4 min read

Truth Relativism and its Ties to Conspiracy Theory Beliefs

Researchers explored the link between the belief that truth is relative and susceptibility to conspiracy theories. Two studies, involving Swedes and Brits, evaluated participants’ perspectives on truth and their responses to conspiracy theories and nonsensical sentences.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·July 5, 2023·4 min read

Ear’s Mystery Signal Can Inform Brain About Auditory Health

A new study sheds light on the role of a long-puzzling cochlear signal, indicating it could inform the brain about the ear's health status. This research provides important insights into understanding the mechanisms of noise-induced hearing damage.

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·July 3, 2023·4 min read

Learning Capabilities Persist in Dementia Patients

Dementia patients can still learn new skills, challenging common misconceptions about the disease. The researcher exposed dementia sufferers to tablet computers for the first time and, despite memory decline, they progressively learned to use them independently.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 12, 2023·6 min read

The Brain’s Cannabinoid System Protects Against Addiction Following Childhood Maltreatment

Increased function in the brain's endocannabinoid system and differences in brain activity were discovered in those resilient to drug addiction following childhood maltreatment.

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·September 24, 2022·4 min read

New Research Throws Doubt on Old Ideas of How Hearing Works

A new study casts old theories about hearing into doubt. Researchers found many cells in the inner ear react simultaneously to low-frequency sounds. This makes it easier for us to hear low-frequency sounds as the brain is able to receive input from many sensory cells at the same time.