FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 8, 2013·2 min readEverything in Moderation: Excessive Nerve Cell Pruning Leads to DiseaseAxon pruning becomes reactivated in neurodegenerative diseases, a new study finds.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 7, 2013·2 min readWhat Evolved First: A Dexterous Hand or an Agile Foot?A new study indicates early hominids developed dexterity and the ability to use tools before the development of bipedal locomotion.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 7, 2013·3 min readHow Neurons Enable Us to Know Smells We Like and Dislike, Whether to Approach or RetreatResearchers reveal neurons in the brains of fruit flies which specifically respond to food odors.The findings could help scientists better understand why obese people choose to eat certain foods.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 6, 2013·3 min readClass of Cortical Inhibitory Neurons That Specialize in Disinhibition IdentifiedVIP interneurons specialize in inhibiting other inhibitory neurons in multiple regions of the cerebral cortex under specific behavioral conditions, a new study shows.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 4, 2013·3 min readGet the Picture? New High Resolution Images Show Brain Activity Like Never BeforeA new neuroimaging study was able to show activity in sub-​​regions of the PAG with more precision than ever before.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 3, 2013·4 min readBlocking Nerve Cells Could Halt Itching Symptoms of EczemaResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 3, 2013·2 min readCell Auto Cleaning Mechanism Mediates the Formation of Plaques in Alzheimer’sUsing 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 2, 2013·2 min readResearchers Identify Neural Circuits That Modulate REM SleepResearchers discover a link between neural activity in the lateral hypothalamus and the state of REM sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 1, 2013·2 min readDecoding Sounds’ Source: Researchers Unravel Part of MysteryA new study provides insight into how localized hearing works in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 26, 2013·4 min readDynamics of Protein Synthesis at Neuron Tip is Basis for Memory and LearningA new study finds protein synthesis in dendrites could be responsible for long-term memory formation in the brain, in addition to other functions.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurology·September 26, 2013·3 min readResearchers Find How Viral Infection Disrupts Neural Development in Offspring, Increasing Risk of AutismImmune system activation of the mother during pregnancy can disrupt neurodevelopment in her offspring, a new study shows.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 24, 2013·4 min readStudy Confirms that Rare Mutations Increase Risk of Late Onset Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers have identified and validated two rare gene mutations which could be a cause for late onset Alzheimer's disease.Read More
