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The image shows a drawing of the brain with the lateral intraparietal area (LIP) highlighted in red.

·March 6, 2013·4 min read

One Region, Two Functions: Brain Cells’ Multitasking Could be a Key to Understanding Overall Brain Function

The lateral intraparietal area (LIP), a region of the brain known to play a vital role in spatial and visual processing also has a parallel function, categorizing visual information, a new study suggests.

The image shows the chemical structure of neuroserpin.

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·March 5, 2013·2 min read

Age Related Dementia May Begin with Neurons’ Inability to Rid Themselves of Unwanted Proteins

Researcher discover age related dementia likely occurs due to the declining ability for neurons to dispose of unwanted aggregated proteins.

The image shows the structure of the LRRK2 protein.

Featured Genetics

·March 5, 2013·3 min read

Improper Protein Degradation in Neurons Identified as a Cause of Familial Parkinson’s

Studying neurons derived from brain and skin cells of Parkinson's patients, researchers discover how the most common genetic mutations in familial Parkinson's disease damage brain cells.

The image shows a histological sample of Substantia nigra in Parkinson's disease.

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·March 1, 2013·2 min read

Parkin Protects from Neuronal Cell Death

Researchers identify a novel signaling pathway that activates the parkin gene and prevents stress induced neuronal cell death.

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Featured Neuroscience

·February 27, 2013·4 min read

Songbirds’ Brains Coordinate Singing with Intricate Timing

Researchers discovered that as a bird sings, some neurons in its brain prepare to make the next sound while others are synchronized with the coordination of physical actions.

The image shows pencil drawings of sea lampreys by Alexander Francis Lydon.

Featured Genetics

·February 25, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Find Genes Linked to Human Neurological Disorders in Sea Lamprey Genome

Scientists have identified several genes linked to human neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and spinal cord injury, in the sea lamprey. The lamprey has large, identified neurons in its brain and spinal cord, making it an excellent model to study regeneration at the single cell-level.

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·February 25, 2013·3 min read

BPA May Affect the Developing Brain by Disrupting Gene Regulation

New research suggests environmental exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical commonly found in plastics and resins, could suppress a gene critical to nerve cell function and the development of the central nervous system. Exposure to BPA could predispose humans to a number of neurodevelopmental and other health disorders.

The image shows a comparative brain PET scan of a person with alzheimer's and one without the disease.

Featured Genetics

·February 20, 2013·6 min read

Genome-Wide Imaging Study Identifies New Gene Associated with Alzheimer’s Plaques

Researchers combined genetic data with neuroimaging in order to identify genes associated with amyloid plaque deposits in Alzheimer's disease patients. The study is believed to be the first genome-wide association study of plaque deposits using a specialized PET scan tracer that binds to amyloid.

The image shows a computerized image of the brain with the basal ganglia, thalamus and frontal lobe highlighted.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 19, 2013·5 min read

Engineering Control Theory Helps Create Dynamic Brain Models

Models of the human brain, patterned on engineering control theory, could assist researchers control neurological diseases, according researcher who is using mathematical models of neuron networks from which more complex brain models emerge.

The image shows a chart of the activation and antagonists of NMDA receptors.

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·February 19, 2013·2 min read

Rewriting a Receptor’s Role

Researchers upend a long-held view about the basic functioning of a key receptor molecule involved in signaling between neurons. The study describes how a compound linked to Alzheimer's disease impacts NMDA receptors and weakens synaptic connections between brain cells.

The image is a pencil drawing of the hippocampus.

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·February 19, 2013·3 min read

Reading the Minds of Mice

Researchers recently developed a system for observing real-time brain activity in a live mouse. The device could prove useful in studying new treatments for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

The image shows a PET scan of a brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 15, 2013·2 min read

Neuronal Activity Induces Tau Release from Healthy Neurons

Researchers discover neuronal activity can stimulate tau release from healthy neurons in the absence of cell death. The study shows treatment of neurons with known biological signaling molecules increases the release of tau into the culture medium.

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neurons

One Region, Two Functions: Brain Cells’ Multitasking Could be a Key to Understanding Overall Brain Function

Age Related Dementia May Begin with Neurons’ Inability to Rid Themselves of Unwanted Proteins

Improper Protein Degradation in Neurons Identified as a Cause of Familial Parkinson’s

Parkin Protects from Neuronal Cell Death

Songbirds’ Brains Coordinate Singing with Intricate Timing

Scientists Find Genes Linked to Human Neurological Disorders in Sea Lamprey Genome

BPA May Affect the Developing Brain by Disrupting Gene Regulation

Genome-Wide Imaging Study Identifies New Gene Associated with Alzheimer’s Plaques

Engineering Control Theory Helps Create Dynamic Brain Models

Rewriting a Receptor’s Role

Reading the Minds of Mice

Neuronal Activity Induces Tau Release from Healthy Neurons

How Scientists Cracked the Ketamine Code for Depression

Brain Prioritizes “Sound Offsets” During Hearing Repair

Glucose Levels Signal the Growth of Myelin

Why Your Brain “Dreams” Even When You’re Awake

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