FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 22, 2015·4 min readSingle Molecular Event Holds Key to How We Evolved to Become the Smartest AnimalsResearchers have uncovered how a change in the PTBP1 protein can spur the creation of neurons. They propose this change could have fuelled the evolution of the human brain.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 20, 2015·4 min readJoining Molecular Components Expands Ability to Manipulate Genes in Specific Cell TypesResearchers combine molecular components to manipulate genes in specific cell types.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 19, 2015·3 min readUnderstanding the Mechanism Driving Synapse DysfunctionA new study reveals insights into the pathological mechanisms that cause dysfunctional synapses.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 19, 2015·6 min readCreatures of Habit: How Neurons Weigh Behavioral Cost and RewardAccording to a new study, habit formation is driven by neurons in the striatum which represent both the cost and reward of the behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 11, 2015·4 min readThe Brain is Not as Compact as Previously ThoughtA new study reports researchers have developed an innovative method to examine brain structure and have discovered that the brain is not as compact as previously thought.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 7, 2015·6 min readTransforming Human and Mouse Skin Cells into Neurons With Chemical Only ReprogrammingIn two separate experiments, researchers have succeeded in transforming skins cells into neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 31, 2015·4 min readTaking a Trip Through the BrainResearchers have developed a new imaging tool that is able to generate images of the brain of an adult mouse at a scale previously thought unachievable.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 27, 2015·4 min readPaving the Way to Treat Brain Rhythm DisordersFindings could help lead to new treatments for brain disorders marked by chaotic neural oscillations.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 22, 2015·4 min readMind the Gap! How Synapses Remain Stable When Neuronal Activity IncreasesA new study characterizes a novel way in which neurons remain electrically stable when confronted with chronic increases in neuronal activity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 20, 2015·3 min readNeurons Learning to Remember: Mechanism of Neural Information Storage IdentifiedResearchers identify a calcium dependent mechanism for neuronal information storage.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·July 17, 2015·5 min readOpponent Activity of a Newly Discovered Neuron is Responsible for Selective Motion VisionResearchers take inspiration from the developing brain to create improved computer algorithms.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 17, 2015·4 min readAlgorithms Based on Brains Make For Better NetworksResearchers take inspiration from the developing brain to create improved computer algorithms.Read More
