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·April 17, 2019·5 min read

Scientists restore some functions in a pig’s brain hours after death

Yale researchers successfully restored cellular activity and circulation to a pig's brain, four hours after its death. The research challenges the assumption about both timing and the irreversible nature of the cessation of some brain functions following death.

This shows a microscopy view of hippocampal neurons

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·April 16, 2019·5 min read

New microscopy technique peers deep into the brain

A new microscopy technique integrates existing and novel approaches to build a clearer picture of the workings of neurons in the brain. The technique captures cellular activity across large tissue volumes in greater detail than previous techniques have allowed for.

This shows a two photon microscopy image of a neuron firing

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·April 12, 2019·4 min read

Artificial intelligence singles out neurons faster than a human can

Convolutional neural network model significantly outperforms previous methods and is as accurate as humans in segmenting active and overlapping neurons.

Image is a diagram showing how anesthesia disrupts neurodevelopment

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·April 12, 2019·4 min read

Anesthesia sends neurons down the wrong path in unborn rat babies

In utero exposure to anesthesia appears to disrupt the migration of neurons to developing brain areas critical to language and cognition in rats.

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·April 11, 2019·3 min read

Shining lasers on mouse brains sheds light on cells central to Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia

Optogenetic stimulation of parvalbumin cells resulted in a reduction of local blood flow and volume. The findings could shed new light on the neurobiological underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia.

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·April 2, 2019·3 min read

Dopamine conducts prefrontal cortex ensembles

Dopamine activation controls the ensemble activity of neurons and increases oscillatory activity in the prefrontal cortex.

The illustration is of pyramidal neurons in a rat's neocortex

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·March 21, 2019·4 min read

Blue Brain solves a century-old neuroscience problem

A mathematical algorithm developed by the Blue Brain Project can objectively classify different shapes of neurons in the brain. The algorithm has already helped researchers objectively identify 17 types of pyramidal neurons in the somatosensory cortex of a rat.

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·March 14, 2019·3 min read

Using an anti-smoking drug to control neurons

Study outlines a new ion channel based platform for cell activation which is controlled by low doses of the common anti-smoking drug, varenicline.

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·March 14, 2019·5 min read

Serotonin Can Directly Regulate Gene Expression Inside Brain Cells

Serotonin can chemically attach to histone proteins in the cell nucleus to help regulate gene expression. The findings may provide a better understanding of an array of psychological disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.

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·March 13, 2019·4 min read

New Cell Subtypes Classified in Mouse Brain

A new process for classifying neurons in the brains of mice has been outlined by researchers from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. The platform pairs microscopy with genetic labeling at single neuron resolution, allowing researchers to reconstruct the brain, by providing information on every neuronal type's location.

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·March 9, 2019·6 min read

High Speed 3D Microscope Captures Stunning Videos of Fruit Fly Nerve Cells in Action

Columbia team harnesses powerful technology to uncover never-before-seen details of the nervous system, demonstrating SCAPE's broad potential to decipher the brain.

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·February 26, 2019·4 min read

‘Silent Type’ Cells Play Greater Role in Brain Behavior Than Previously Thought

A new study challenges the assumption of many scientists, that the most active neurons involved in complex activity are also the most important in controlling behavior.

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neurons

Scientists restore some functions in a pig’s brain hours after death

New microscopy technique peers deep into the brain

Artificial intelligence singles out neurons faster than a human can

Anesthesia sends neurons down the wrong path in unborn rat babies

Shining lasers on mouse brains sheds light on cells central to Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia

Dopamine conducts prefrontal cortex ensembles

Blue Brain solves a century-old neuroscience problem

Using an anti-smoking drug to control neurons

Serotonin Can Directly Regulate Gene Expression Inside Brain Cells

New Cell Subtypes Classified in Mouse Brain

High Speed 3D Microscope Captures Stunning Videos of Fruit Fly Nerve Cells in Action

‘Silent Type’ Cells Play Greater Role in Brain Behavior Than Previously Thought

Menopause Blood Protein Signature Tied to Dementia Risk

Prenatal Vitamin C Shields Infants From Negative Emotions

Brain Circuit Pruned to Make Wild Foxes Friendly

Single-Dose Psilocybin Lacks Lasting Behavioral Effects

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