FeaturedNeuroscience·May 25, 2021·5 min readAI Spots Neurons Better Than Human ExpertsA new deep learning algorithm is superior to human experts in distinguishing between retinal ganglion cells in healthy patients and in those with glaucoma. The AI system could potentially help improve the diagnosis of both eye and brain diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·May 20, 2021·4 min readHow Injured Nerves Stop Themselves From HealingAt the site of injury, nerves release a protein called CXCL12 which attracts growing nerve fibers and keeps them trapped in place. This prevents the nerve fibers from growing in the correct direction to bridge the injury site.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 11, 2021·4 min readResearchers Use Eel-Like Protein to Control BrainParapinopsin, a protein found in lamprey, is being used by researchers to manipulate brain circuitry. The protein is able to switch off specific brain circuits.Read More
Neuroscience·May 10, 2021·3 min readDiagramming the Brain With Colorful ConnectionsBARseq2 is a new technique that allows researchers to trace thousands of brain circuits simultaneously.Read More
Neuroscience·May 3, 2021·5 min readResearchers Identify Unique Characteristics of Human NeuronsResearchers have identified functional features that make human neurons unique.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 1, 2021·3 min readStudy Identifies Diverse Spectrum of Neurons That Govern MovementUsing single nucleus RNA sequencing, researchers have mapped 21 subtypes of motor neurons in the spinal cords of mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 30, 2021·4 min readTransporter Imbalance Implicated in SchizophreniaResearchers have implicated alterations in the balance of two chloride ion channels in the cognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia. Inhibiting transporter activity with bumetanide reversed some of the cognitive symptoms in mouse models of the psychiatric disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 28, 2021·4 min readA Psychedelic-Like Drug Without the Hallucinogenic Side EffectsPsychLight, a newly developed genetically encoded fluorescent sensor, helped researchers identify a psychedelic compound that acts on beneficial neural pathways to treat psychiatric disorders without the hallucinogenic effect.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 15, 2021·4 min readBrain Damage Linked to Common Compound In Everyday Plastic ItemsBPA and BPS, two common plasticizers found in everyday items such as water bottles and food packaging, impair communication between neurons in the brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 25, 2021·3 min readDNA Damage ‘Hot Spots’ Discovered Within NeuronsResearchers have identified regions within the DNA of neurons that accumulate single-strand breaks (SSBs). The SSB accumulation appears to be unique to neurons. The findings challenge previous thoughts on the cause of DNA damage and how it could impact neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 23, 2021·5 min read‘Zombie’ Genes? Some Genes Come to Life in the Brain After DeathIn the hours after death, some cells in the human brain not only remain active, they grow in size.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 22, 2021·5 min readHealthy Sleep May Rely on Long-Overlooked Brain CellsAstrocytes influence how long, and how deeply, mice sleep, a new study reports.Read More
