FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 8, 2018·5 min readImplantable, Biodegradable Device Speeds Up Neural Regeneration: Rat StudyWUSTL researchers have developed a new, implantable and biodegradable device that delivers pulses of electrical activity to damaged peripheral nerves in rats, helping the animals to regrow nerves and improve nerve function.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 5, 2018·4 min readAmputation Injury is Communicated to Opposing LimbsResearchers report that following amputation of one limb, the bioelectrical properties are immediately reflected in the undamaged, opposing limb.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 25, 2018·3 min readThousands of DNA Changes in Developing Brain Revealed by Machine LearningResearchers have developed a new single cell analysis, combined with machine learning, to detect CNVs smaller than one million base pairs. The study reports genetic changes peak midway through brain development.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 25, 2018·4 min readEven Mild Physical Activity Immediately Improves Memory FunctionA new study reports participating in light physical activity, such as yoga or tai chi, can help to increase connectivity between brain areas responsible for memory formation and storage.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 7, 2018·5 min readExercise Generates New Neurons and Improves Cognition in Alzheimer’s: Mouse StudyResearchers report exercise can promote adult hippocampal neurogenesis and improve cognition in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. The study identifies ways to mimic the beneficial effects of experience through pharmacological and gene therapy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 31, 2018·5 min readAn Early Recipe for Rewiring Spinal CordsA new study reveals reverting neurons to an early growth state can help reconnect severed spinal cord nerves in rodent models of SCI.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 11, 2018·5 min readAn Ion Channel Differentiates Newborn and Mature Neurons in the Adult BrainResearchers 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
FeaturedNeurology·August 1, 2018·4 min readRewiring the Brain to Fight EpilepsySema4D not only reduces the severity of seizures in mouse models of epilepsy, it also helps to increase the number of inhibitory synapses in the brains of the animals, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·July 30, 2018·2 min readAlzheimer’s Risk Gene Impairs Neurogenesis: Mouse StudyA new mouse study finds APOE genes, commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease, impairs the development of new neurons in areas of the brain associated with memory.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·July 26, 2018·4 min readCan Researchers Leverage Mysterious Mossy Cells for Brain Disease Treatments?A new study reports mossy cells in the dentate gyrus help control neurogenesis and may play a role in common brain disorders.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·July 26, 2018·4 min readElectricity Sparks Neural Diversity During Brain DevelopmentResearchers report bioelectrical potential is a driving force for stem cells to generate different neuron types during embryogenesis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 13, 2018·3 min readNew Neurons Archive Old MemoriesResearchers report neurogenesis underlies the brain's capacity to create and store new memories. Exercise, researchers report, promotes neurogenesis and increases hippocampal capacity.Read More
