Tufts researchers have developed neurotransmitter-lipid hybrids that help transport therapeutic drugs and gene editing proteins across the blood-brain barrier in mice. Read More
Dropping the level of the IL-33 immune molecule increased the number of synapses in the brain. In older mice, ramping up IL-33 helped push the number of new synapses toward a more youthful state. Read More
Computational simulations reveal the integration of both neuronal and neurotransmitter systems at a whole-brain level is vital to fully understand the effects of psilocybin on brain activity. Read More
Researchers have identified a novel neurotransmitter system in the brain. The system signals transmission of innate olfactory information to areas of the brain associated with emotional processing via the TAAR5 receptor. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for depression and schizophrenia. Read More
A new method allows researchers to detect serotonin at extremely low concentrations in serum. Read More
Two activities support the brain's ability to establish reliable connections in the presence of significant biological background noise. Read More
Study reveals how CD2AP may enhance Alzheimer's susceptibility. The gene affects neural communication by regulating the levels of regulatory proteins present around synapses. Read More
Researchers propose a new model to help explain how the level of activity in neural networks influences the flow of information. Read More
Researchers say astrocytes play a vital role in information processing by altering neurotransmission speeds and changing the thickness of myelin. Read More
A new study reveals a single neuron is capable of encoding information from two different sounds by switching between signals associated with one sound to that of the other. Read More
Study could revolutionize understanding of how signal flow can be measured in the brain and could have an impact into the development of new artificial neural networks. Read More
Researchers pay tribute to Arvid Carlsson, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for his research into dopamine, and evaluate what his research means to modern neuroscience. Read More
