FeaturedNeuroscience·September 20, 2013·4 min readResearchers Show How Brain Cell Connections Become Cemented Early in LifeA new study reports on how neurons keep their most active connections with other cells, while letting other synapses lapse.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 20, 2013·1 min readNanoscale Neuronal Activity Measured for the First TimeResearchers develop a new technique which allows them to record and measure the electrical activity in synapses.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 19, 2013·3 min readResearchers Gain New Insights into the Workings of the BrainResearchers obtain new insight into the functioning of a region of the brain involved in spatial orientation, but which is damaged by Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 16, 2013·5 min readDNA Damage May Cause ALSResearchers discover link between an inability for neurons to repair DNA and neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS.Read More
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
