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This fmri brain scan is related to the research.

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·October 4, 2013·3 min read

Get the Picture? New High Resolution Images Show Brain Activity Like Never Before

A new neuroimaging study was able to show activity in sub-regions of the PAG with more precision than ever before.

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·October 3, 2013·4 min read

Blocking Nerve Cells Could Halt Itching Symptoms of Eczema

Researchers investigated how the nervous system interacts with the immune system to cause the inflammation and itching associated with eczema. The findings could lead to new treatment options for eczema sufferers.

The image shows role of autophagy in Aβ secretion from neurons.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 3, 2013·2 min read

Cell Auto Cleaning Mechanism Mediates the Formation of Plaques in Alzheimer’s

Using transgenic mice, researchers find a lack of autophagy in neurons prevents the secretion of amyloid beta and the formation of β-amyloid plaques in the brain.

The image shows a light beam shining onto a neuron.

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·October 2, 2013·2 min read

Researchers Identify Neural Circuits That Modulate REM Sleep

Researchers discover a link between neural activity in the lateral hypothalamus and the state of REM sleep.

The image shows a deep dissection of brain-stem. Lateral view. The "Inferior colliculus" is yellow, and is labeled at left.

Featured Neuroscience

·October 1, 2013·2 min read

Decoding Sounds’ Source: Researchers Unravel Part of Mystery

A new study provides insight into how localized hearing works in the brain.

The image shows a single dendrite from a neuron. The caption best describes the image.

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·September 26, 2013·4 min read

Dynamics of Protein Synthesis at Neuron Tip is Basis for Memory and Learning

A new study finds protein synthesis in dendrites could be responsible for long-term memory formation in the brain, in addition to other functions.

This illustrative image shows cortical neuron stained with antibody to neurofilament subunit NF-L in green. In red are neuronal stem cells stained with antibody to alpha-internexin.

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·September 26, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Find How Viral Infection Disrupts Neural Development in Offspring, Increasing Risk of Autism

Immune system activation of the mother during pregnancy can disrupt neurodevelopment in her offspring, a new study shows.

The image shows a normal brain slice and a brain slice of with severe AD.

Featured Genetics

·September 24, 2013·4 min read

Study Confirms that Rare Mutations Increase Risk of Late Onset Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have identified and validated two rare gene mutations which could be a cause for late onset Alzheimer's disease.

This diagram shows how synaptic transmission works. The caption best describes the image.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 20, 2013·4 min read

Researchers Show How Brain Cell Connections Become Cemented Early in Life

A new study reports on how neurons keep their most active connections with other cells, while letting other synapses lapse.

This is a 3D illustration of synaptic transmission.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 20, 2013·1 min read

Nanoscale Neuronal Activity Measured for the First Time

Researchers develop a new technique which allows them to record and measure the electrical activity in synapses.

This is a microscopic view of the entorhinal cortex.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 19, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Gain New Insights into the Workings of the Brain

Researchers obtain new insight into the functioning of a region of the brain involved in spatial orientation, but which is damaged by Alzheimer's disease.