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·August 19, 2020·4 min read

Small Set of Genes May Provide Unique Barcode for Different Types of Brain Cells

The adult nervous system of a C. elegans worm contains 302 neurons, which can be divided into 118 types. Seventy homeobox genes are involved in characterizing the neuron types.

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·June 22, 2020·3 min read

Adult-born neurons grow more than their infancy-born counterparts

Neurons created as a result of adult neurogenesis mature for longer and grow larger than those created during infancy. Findings suggest adult-born neurons may have a more powerful function than those created during infancy and may play a critical role in neuroplasticity.

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·May 18, 2020·4 min read

Aging neurons accumulate DNA damage

Restoring HDAC1 could have potential benefits for those suffering from Alzheimer's disease and people with age-related cognitive decline.

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·May 1, 2020·5 min read

Unique glucose-sensing neurons that regulate blood sugar identified

Researchers have identified a group of glucose-sensing neurons in the ventrolateral area of the ventromedial hypothalamic nucleus and discovered how they work together to prevent hypoglycemia in mice.

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·April 30, 2020·2 min read

Eyes send an unexpected signal to the brain

A new study puts into question conventional belief that the eyes communicate with the brain exclusively via one signaling pathway. Researchers have identified a subset of retinal neurons that sends inhibitory signals to the brain. This subset of neurons is also involved in the synchronization of circadian rhythms to light/dark cycles and pupil constriction to bright light intensity.

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·February 25, 2020·3 min read

Shining new light on the actions of key neurotransmitter in the brain

GABA can selectively regulate the excitability of neurons.

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·February 20, 2020·3 min read

How serotonin modulates behavior

A new NIH funded study will use C. elegans to discover the secrets behind serotonin's influence on behavior.

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·February 19, 2020·4 min read

Researchers identify neurons capable of coordinating functional networks in the brain

A single neuron, through its axon, is capable of simultaneously producing different effects in separate areas of the cerebral cortex.

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·February 17, 2020·2 min read

Disease-causing repeats help human neurons function

Study reports repeats in genes associated with Fragile X syndrome normally regulate how and when proteins are made in neurons.

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·February 15, 2020·4 min read

Designing artificial brains can help us learn more about real ones

The lessons learned from developing artificial intelligence networks can help guide researchers down the path of understanding the brain as a computational system rather than a collection of cells. AI technology can help take exploring the human brain, behavior and neurodegenerative diseases to an entirely new level.

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·January 30, 2020·2 min read

Patterns in the brain shed new light on how we function

The way neurons are structured, and the patterns they make can be used to explain how they behave and function. The findings have implications for creating intelligent robots.

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·January 22, 2020·5 min read

Google and Janelia researchers unveil biggest, most detailed map of the fly brain to date

FlyEM, a team of scientists from Google and the Janelia Research Campus at Howard Hughes Medical Institute, has released the most complete map of the fly brain ever created. The map pinpoints millions of connections between 25,000 neurons. The researchers have made the data free online, along with all of the tools necessary to use it.

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neurons

Small Set of Genes May Provide Unique Barcode for Different Types of Brain Cells

Adult-born neurons grow more than their infancy-born counterparts

Aging neurons accumulate DNA damage

Unique glucose-sensing neurons that regulate blood sugar identified

Eyes send an unexpected signal to the brain

Shining new light on the actions of key neurotransmitter in the brain

How serotonin modulates behavior

Researchers identify neurons capable of coordinating functional networks in the brain

Disease-causing repeats help human neurons function

Designing artificial brains can help us learn more about real ones

Patterns in the brain shed new light on how we function

Google and Janelia researchers unveil biggest, most detailed map of the fly brain to date

How Scientists Cracked the Ketamine Code for Depression

Brain Prioritizes “Sound Offsets” During Hearing Repair

Glucose Levels Signal the Growth of Myelin

Why Your Brain “Dreams” Even When You’re Awake

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