FeaturedGenetics·May 29, 2013·3 min readGenetic Engineering Alters Mosquitoes’ Sense of SmellIn one of the first successful attempts at genetically engineering mosquitoes, HHMI researchers have altered the way the insects respond to odors, including the smell of humans and the insect repellant DEET.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 29, 2013·3 min readFrom Trauma to TauResearchers discover traumatic brain injuries generate tau oligomers, a protein associated with Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. The discovery could provide insight into lasting brain damage caused by TBI.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 28, 2013·3 min readScientists Advance Understanding of Brain Receptor; Could Help Fight Neurological DisordersA new study provides clues into how the function of the most common NMDA receptor subtypes may be manipulated for clinical benefit. NMDA receptors have been implicated in a number of neurological and psychological disease, from Alzheimer's to schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 28, 2013·3 min readDown Syndrome Neurons Grown From Stem Cells Show Signature ProblemsUsing induced pluripotent stem cells which were grown into brain cells, researchers were provided with a way to look at early brain development in Down syndrome.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 27, 2013·3 min read‘Should I Stay or Should I Go?’ Scientists Link Brain Cell Types to BehaviorResearchers discover the activity of two specific neuron types, somatostatin and parvalbumin neurons, correlates with foraging decisions in mice.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·May 27, 2013·3 min readScientists Discover the Origin of a Giant SynapseResearchers discover the mechanism and protein responsible for the creation of the giant Calyx of Held synapse in the brain's auditory system.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·May 23, 2013·3 min readThe Secret Lives (and Deaths) of NeuronsResearchers have discovered some surprising insights about the process of axonal pruning. The findings could provide clues about the processes underlying some neurological disorders such as autism and schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 23, 2013·4 min readScientists Discover Cinnamon Compounds’ Potential Ability to Prevent Alzheimer’s DiseaseCinnamaldehyde and epicatechin, two compounds found in cinnamon, are showing promise in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 22, 2013·2 min readScientists Develop Worm EEG to Test the Effects of drugsResearchers have developed a device which records the brain activity of worms in order to test the effects of drugs.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 20, 2013·4 min readResearchers Find Far-Reaching, Microvascular Damage in Uninjured Side of Brain After StrokeNew research suggests the integrity of the blood brain barrier is compromised for days after an ischemic stroke. This can lead to serious, life threatening complications. Repairing the BBB could prevent further complications.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 20, 2013·4 min readMolecular Trigger for Alzheimer’s Disease IdentifiedA new study has pinpointed a catalytic trigger for the onset of Alzheimer's disease. The findings could play a central role in the diagnostics and new drug development for neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 16, 2013·2 min readFishing for MemoriesObserving whole-brain activity in live zebrafish, researchers have discovered how information stored as long-term memory in the cerebral cortex is processed to guide behavioral choices.Read More
