AutismFeatured·September 12, 2013·4 min readStunted Neuron Branching Restored in MiceMutations of a gene associated with some forms of autism in humans can hinder the correct growth and connectivity of neurons in mice. This understanding allowed researchers to restore proper neuronal growth in the mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 10, 2013·2 min readStudy Creates New Memories by Directly Changing the BrainResearchers create new and specific memories by directly manipulating brain cells in the cerebral cortex of rodents.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 9, 2013·3 min readCapturing Brain Activity with Sculpted Light Researchers develop a new imaging technique which allows them to study the function of the entire nervous system.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 9, 2013·2 min readCell Transplants Could be a Novel Treatment for SchizophreniaResearchers see restored normal function in the hippocampus and dopamine function of rats after transplanting interneurons. The findings could lead to new treatment options for schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 21, 2013·3 min readThe Bitter and the Sweet: Fruit Flies Reveal a New Interaction Between the TwoA new study explains how sensory input impacts fruit flies' decisions about sweet tastes.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 15, 2013·2 min readWorms May Shed Light on Human Ability to Handle Chronic StressNew research into the brain cells of roundworms may help scientists better understand how some humans are better able to cope with stress.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·August 15, 2013·2 min readDragonflies Can See by Switching “On” and “Off”Researchers have discovered a complex and novel visual circuit in the brains of dragonflies. They hope the findings could some day help to improve vision systems for robots.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 14, 2013·4 min readHow Neurons Get WiredA new study reveals a previously unknown mechanism which establishes polarity in developing neurons. The findings could help to develop new therapies for spinal injuries and neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 2, 2013·3 min readNew Findings Could Help Improve Development of Drugs for AddictionResearchers describe findings which could help enable the development of more effective medications for addiction, with fewer side effects.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 1, 2013·4 min readStray Prenatal Gene Network Suspected in SchizophreniaResearchers trace spontaneous genetic mutations and reverse-engineer the outlines of disrupted prenatal gene networks in schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 1, 2013·4 min readPotential Nutritional Therapy for Childhood Neurodegenerative DiseaseResearchers have discovered the gene mutation responsible for pontocerebellar hypoplasia. Pontocerebellar hypoplasia is an incurable neurodegenerative disease which affects children.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 29, 2013·3 min readKeeping Your BalanceResearchers discover a distinct small cluster of cells deep within the brain which react within milliseconds to readjust movements and help maintain balance.Read More
