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·April 18, 2014·3 min read

Finding Turns Neuroanatomy on Its Head

Researchers suggest myelin is not as ubiquitous as thought.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·April 16, 2014·3 min read

Synapses Stability in Transformation

Researchers report synapses remain stable if their components grow and coordinate with one another.

This illustration shows an oligodendrocyte myelinating several axons.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 11, 2014·2 min read

Brain Cell Find Points to New Brain Cancer Therapies

A recent study provides new understanding of the role Lin28a plays in forming neurons. The findings could help develop new treatments for brain cancer and other neurological disorders.

The image shows both the merkel cells and neurons.

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·April 7, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Identify Key Cells in Touch Sensation

Researchers use optogenetics to determine Merkel cells can sense touch.

The image shows neurons created from the iPSCs.

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·March 25, 2014·7 min read

First Stem Cell Study of Bipolar Disorder Yields Promising Results

Stem cell model develops neurons which behave and respond differently to lithium, opening the door for potential new treatments for bipolar disorder, researchers report.

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·March 25, 2014·3 min read

Sensing Gravity with Acid

Researchers uncover evidence that proton concentration plays a key role in communication between neurons.

This still from the video shows the neural growth in time lapse.

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·March 24, 2014·6 min read

New Technique Sheds Light on Human Neural Networks

Using SLIM techniques, researchers show how embryonic stem cells derived neurons in a network form.

Featured Genetics

·March 24, 2014·2 min read

Research Reveals New Depths of Complexity in Nerve Cells

A new study reveals a complexity to neurons which could affect future therapies aimed at altering memory and mood in humans.

This image shows the different 'heat maps' in the brain, as mentioned in the article.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 24, 2014·3 min read

For Neurons in the Brain Identity Can Be Used to Predict Location

Researchers develop a new mathematical model which uses gene expression data to predict where neurons are located throughout the brain.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 12, 2014·2 min read

Surface Characteristics Influence Cellular Growth on Semiconductor Material

Researchers find changing the surface characteristics and texture of semiconductor materials at the nanoscale level influences the way neurons grow on the material.