Novel gene therapy treatment prevents learning impairments and memory loss in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Read More
PsychLight, 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
Study sheds new light on the role noncoded RNAs play at the synapse. Read More
Astrocytes help transition the brain from a highly plastic state to one that is more stable. Read More
All-trans retinoic acid, a vitamin A derivative, induces synaptic plasticity in human cortical neurons. Read More
An intensive retreat program that exposes people to neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy, helps improve positive emotion while reducing stress, anxiety, and negative emotions. Read More
When the ventral tegmental area was stimulated, monkeys were better able to identify details associated with subconscious visual stimuli they were exposed to. Read More
In older mice, adult neurons in the primary visual cortex with an increased number of "silent synapses" and lacking PSD-95, showed the same structural changes only seen previously in younger animals. Read More
Some neurons have the ability to detect and compensate for neighboring neurons, while others do not. The findings shed new light on synaptic plasticity. Read More
A new series of studies review the roles neuroplasticity and neurogenesis play in alcohol addiction and recovery. Read More
A newly developed light-activated protein allows researchers to study single synapses of a neuron. Read More
Glutamate is first released near the AMPA-type glutamate receptors, then released near the NMDA-type receptors immediately after the first signal to activate the switch for synaptic plasticity. Read More
