FeaturedNeuroscience·August 10, 2018·4 min readPSD as a Molecular Platform For Understanding Synapse Formation and PlasticityA new study reports that both in solution and on supported membrane bilayers, multivalent interaction networks formed by major excitatory postsynaptic density scaffold proteins led to formation of PSD-like assemblies via phase separation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 10, 2018·4 min readTargeting a Brain Mechanism Could Help Treat AggressionResearchers have identified some of the key neurobiological mechanisms that help keep aggression under control. The findings could help develop targeted treatments to help those with aggressive problems associated with psychological disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 1, 2018·4 min readAlzheimer’s Drug May Stop Disease If Used Before Symptoms AppearResearchers report memantine, an FDA approved drug, may not only alleviate symptoms of mild Alzheimer's disease, but could also prevent progression of the disease if used before symptoms appear.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 23, 2018·5 min readHow Experience Changes Basics of Memory FormationResearchers report animals with previous conditioned experiences form memories using different plasticity mechanisms to naive subjects, even if they are about to learn the same thing.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 26, 2018·3 min readNew Insight Into How Autism Might Develop in the BrainResearchers have identified a new molecular mechanism that may play a role in the development of autism.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 22, 2018·4 min readKetamine Acts Fast to Treat Depression and Its Effects Last, But How?Researchers explore the mechanisms behind ketamine's effectiveness at treating depression. The study reports the long lasting effects of ketamine may be due to G proteins timing in moving back to lipid rafts.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 29, 2018·4 min readEarly Life Seizures Prematurely Wake Up Brain Networks Tied to AutismA new study reveals a possible mechanism for the relationship between seizures early in life and later diagnosis of ASD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 25, 2018·4 min readSynaptic Communication Controls Neuronal MigrationResearchers have identified a new mechanism controlling the migration of neurons during brain development.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 16, 2018·3 min readEarly Environment May Shape Axon PathfindingA new study reveals both genetics and environment play a role in shaping brain connectivity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2018·6 min readConnection Between Postnatal Sensory Experiences and Brain DevelopmentA new Zebra fish study reveals a lack of sensory stimulation following birth can impact neurogenesis and brain development.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 2, 2018·4 min readNovel PET Imaging Agent Could Help Guide Therapy for Brain DiseasesResearchers have developed a new imaging agent, which uses PET scans to target receptors neurons implicated in memory and learning.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 12, 2018·4 min readAutism’s Social Deficits Are Reversed by an Anti-Cancer DrugAccording to researchers, a low dose of the anti cancer drug romidepsin reduced social deficits in animal models of autism.Read More