During sleep, breathing entrains and coordinates neural activity across the limbic system, and enhances memory consolidation.
Researchers directly measured oxygen levels in an intact brain and correlated it with neural activity. During normal activity, only 50% of oxygen is used for neural activity, the remaining 50% is required for glial cells and maintaining the metabolic rate of other nerve cells.
Researchers report signals from the retina are subjected to selective processing at the earliest neural way-station in the functional pathway connecting the retina to the visual cortex.
vDISCO, a new imaging technique based on a method for making tissue and organs transparent, is helping researchers to gain unprecedented insights into neuron interactions in the central nervous system.
According to a new study, we trust our fingertips over our eye when it comes to processing ambiguous information.
Researchers report visual features modulated by the optokinetic reflex are encoded in the retina.
A new study reveals molecular mechanism that helps insure continuous readjustment of the strength of synaptic junctions during learning.
LMU researchers report neural activity in the auditory system has a direct effect on myelination. Higher levels of neural activity resulted in the formation of thicker myelin sheaths and enhanced speed of signal transmission.
A new study theorizes the development of grid cells depends upon the synaptic input from place cells.
Researchers identify a mechanism that allows mammals to perceive minimal differences in timing of signal reception in order to localize sounds.
Stimulating microglial cells could delay the onset of some neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report.
Researchers report on an epigenetic mechanism which is active only in the early phases of neurogenesis triggers and the subsequent death of neural cells.
