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·June 14, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Identify Neurons that Control Feeding Behavior in Drosophila

New research identifies a pair of neurons which control the feeding behavior in Drosophila fruit flies. The discovery could help scientists better understand how the brain uses stimuli and memory to produce classically conditioned responses.

This is a photo of the sea slug used in this research, Pleurobranchaea californica.

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·June 7, 2013·3 min read

By Trying it All, Predatory Sea Slug Learns What Not to Eat

Researchers discover Pleurobranchaea californica, a predatory sea slug which normally isn't a picky eater, has more cognitive abilities than previously believed; allowing them to lean the warning cues of dangerous pray and avoiding them in the future.

The image shows a tadpole and its neuroanatomy.

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·July 7, 2014·5 min read

Dodging Dots Helps Explain Brain Circuitry

Researchers produce a model of how individual excitatory and inhibitory neurons work together to control simple behavior.

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·January 23, 2014·4 min read

In the Brain, Timing Is Everything

Researchers discover how two neural circuits work together to control the formation of time-linked memories.

This is an image of the neuron clusters and malformations in a brains mouse caused by the Arl13b mutation.

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·July 2, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Discover Gene’s Key Role in Building the Developing Brain’s Scaffolding

Researchers pinpoint the role of the Arl13b gene in the formation and proper placement of neurons during brain development.

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·June 8, 2014·5 min read

Quick Getaway: How Flies Escape Looming Predators

Depending on their circumstances, fruit flies can deploy two escape behaviors, a new study reports.

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·February 19, 2014·3 min read

The Musical Brain: Novel Study of Jazz Players Shows Common Brain Circuitry Processes Both Music and Language

Researchers find brain regions that process syntax aren't limited to language alone.

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.

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·January 22, 2014·4 min read

New Insight into Neuron Changes Brought About by Aging

A new study offers insight into how aging affects neural circuitry, in some cases significantly altering gene expression in single neurons.

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·June 12, 2013·4 min read

Dad’s Life Stress Exposure Can Affect Offspring Brain Development

Researchers have shown stress on preadolesecent and adult male mice induced an epigenetic mark in their sperm which reprogrammed their offspring's HPA axis, a region the the brain which governs stress response.

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·December 19, 2013·3 min read

Brain Connections May Explain Why Girls Mature Faster

The process of neural connection re-organization begins earlier in girls. Researchers believe this may explain why they mature faster during teenage years.

The image shows elecrophysiology slides of the zebrafish.

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·December 9, 2013·2 min read

The Smoking Gun: Fish Brains and Nicotine

A new study hones in on one particular region of the zebrafish brain which could provide better understanding of the neural circuitry underlying nicotine addiction.

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neural circuitry

Scientists Identify Neurons that Control Feeding Behavior in Drosophila

By Trying it All, Predatory Sea Slug Learns What Not to Eat

Dodging Dots Helps Explain Brain Circuitry

In the Brain, Timing Is Everything

Researchers Discover Gene’s Key Role in Building the Developing Brain’s Scaffolding

Quick Getaway: How Flies Escape Looming Predators

The Musical Brain: Novel Study of Jazz Players Shows Common Brain Circuitry Processes Both Music and Language

Neural Circuits for Multiple Senses Involved in Choosing Appropriate Action Mapped

New Insight into Neuron Changes Brought About by Aging

Dad’s Life Stress Exposure Can Affect Offspring Brain Development

Brain Connections May Explain Why Girls Mature Faster

The Smoking Gun: Fish Brains and Nicotine

Circadian Rhythm Off Beat: Parkinson’s and Nighttime Neuron Damage

ChatGPT’s Role in Shaping Identity and Personal Narratives

New Brain Structures in Language Processing Identified

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