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·October 23, 2019·5 min read

Neurotransmitters in an instant

A new method allows researchers to detect serotonin at extremely low concentrations in serum.

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Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 10, 2018·4 min read

Discovery Sheds Light on How Neurodegenerative Diseases May Occur

Researchers report nitric oxide plays a key role in regulating neural function. The findings shed new light on how neurodegeneration may occur.

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·January 22, 2018·4 min read

Placental Accumulation of Flame Retardant Chemical Alters Serotonin Production in Rat Offspring

A new study reports on a link between exposure to a flame retardant mixture used in foam based furniture and the disruption of normal placenta function in rats. The placental disruption alters the production of serotonin in offspring, researchers report.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 20, 2016·5 min read

Cataloging Dozens of New Neuronal Subtypes in the Hypothalamus

Researchers have identified new subtypes of neurons in the hypothalamus and determined the function of a dopamine neuron.

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·May 28, 2016·6 min read

New Discovery From the Molecular Machinery for Depression and Addiction

New discovery could provide new opportunities for the treatment of depression and addiction.

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·December 2, 2015·4 min read

So Hard To Quit: New Mechanism in Nicotine Addiction Discovered

Acetylcholine regulates glutamate signaling in the habenula, reinforcing nicotine addiction, researchers report.

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Featured Neuroscience

·November 6, 2015·5 min read

Diverse Subtypes of Serotonin Producing Neurons Discovered

Researchers report differences in serotonin producing neurons likely matter in different diseases.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·August 12, 2015·5 min read

Uncovering the Neurological Differences Between the Sexes

Researchers have discovered biological differences between males and females in the molecular regulation of synapses in the hippocampus.

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·June 24, 2015·3 min read

Artificial Neurons Can Communicate in the Same Way as Human Neurons

Researchers create a fully functional neuron using organic bioelectronics. The artificial neuron is able to mimic the function of human neurons.

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Featured Genetics

·April 13, 2015·6 min read

The Impact of Genetics to the Placebo Response

Researchers examine the effect genomics is having on placebos in research and patient care.

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·February 25, 2015·3 min read

Scientists Uncover New Role for Neurotransmitter That Helps Fight Infection

Researchers report a particular type of neurotransmitter has an important role in adaptive immune responses.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·October 27, 2014·4 min read

Synapses Always on the Starting Blocks

Researchers report vesicles have close contact with cell membranes before fusion occurs.

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