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·November 24, 2017·3 min read

Imaging Technique Shows Progress of Alzheimer’s at Cell Level and Below

Using Raman imaging technology, University of Twente researchers have been able to obtain clear images of brain tissue affected by Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 3, 2017·7 min read

Electron Microscopy Uncovers Unexpected Connections in Fruit Fly Brain

Microscopy technology allows researchers to discover new connections in brain areas associated with memory and learning in fruit flies.

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·November 1, 2017·9 min read

Brain Circuitry Behind Social Behavior Revealed

Researchers have been able to map neural activity in live mice with the aid of a tiny microscope mounted on the animals' heads. The findings provide insight into the neurobiology of social behavior.

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·August 9, 2017·3 min read

Mapping the Brain

Researchers have constructed a detailed brain map of the mushroom body in the fruit fly brain. The mushroom body is implicated in creating and storing memories for sensory information.

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·April 17, 2017·6 min read

High Resolution Imaging With Conventional Microscopes

A new study microscopy technique could allow researchers to map neural networks in detail.

Image shows a close up look at a synapse.

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·March 24, 2017·5 min read

A Closer Look at a Living Nerve Synapse

A new, custom built microscope allows neuroscientists a closer look at the detailed workings of a synapse.

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·August 11, 2016·3 min read

Putting Autophagy Under the Microscope

Researchers have been able to capture autophagy in super resolution.

This image shows a 3D rendering of the entire multisensory integration circuit.

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·April 30, 2015·6 min read

Neural Circuits for Multiple Senses Involved in Choosing Appropriate Action Mapped

A new study reports researchers have successfully mapped the neural circuit involved in combining pain and vibration sensations which trigger escape behaviors.

The image is a tongue is illuminated by two-photon excitation. Tastebuds are blue, amongst the yellow papillae.

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·April 22, 2015·3 min read

Seeing How We Taste

Researchers capture live images of the process of taste sensation on the tongue.

Images show how the technologies work together on a brain scan.

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·March 13, 2015·2 min read

Researchers Create “Image Fusion” by Blending Techniques

Researchers 'blend' mass spectrometry and microscopy techniques.

The image shows the microscopy images taken as part of the research.

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·January 10, 2015·2 min read

Neurotransmission Caught on Camera

New technology helps researchers better understand neurotransmission and how synapses function.

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·November 22, 2013·3 min read

Chaotic Physics in Ferroelectrics Hints at Brain-Like Computing

Unexpected behavior in ferroelectric materials explored by researchers supports a new approach to information storage and processing known as memcomputing.