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Image shows the structure of N3A receptors.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 30, 2016·3 min read

Researchers Uncover What May Kill Neurons Following a Stroke

Researchers discover N3A receptors can reactivate following a stroke, causing neurons to become more sensitive to glutamate.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 19, 2016·4 min read

Mechanism That Reduces Effect of Cocaine on the Brain Identified

A new study reports microglia can diminish the adverse changes to neural circuitry bought on by chronic cocaine use.

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·May 8, 2017·4 min read

Lithium May Prevent Neuron Damage In TBI Patients

According to researchers, lithium, a drug commonly used to treat bipolar disorder, and rapamycin can help to protect neurons from further damage in those with TBI.

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·October 25, 2012·3 min read

Sensory Neurons Identified as Critical to Sense of Touch

The findings in fruit fly larvae demonstrate the first known function for the sensory neurons and provide insights that could broaden the understanding of chronic pain syndromes in humans.

Image shows an agonist binding domain of NMDA receptors.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·November 10, 2016·5 min read

Taking a Deep Dive into NMDA Receptor Variation

A new study could guide anticonvulsant treatment for some people with genetic epilepsy with repurposed Alzheimer's medications.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·January 7, 2016·4 min read

Shorter Sleep Gene Identified

Researchers have developed a new method for monitoring sleep cycles in mice. With help of the new method, researchers have identified a new short sleeper gene.

Image shows Cells of the amygdala (red).

Autism Featured Psychology

·September 8, 2016·5 min read

Potential Drug Target for Increasing Social Interaction in Autism: Mouse Study

A new study reports on a new drug target that has the potential to increase social interaction in some forms of ASD.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·April 16, 2018·3 min read

Early Environment May Shape Axon Pathfinding

A new study reveals both genetics and environment play a role in shaping brain connectivity.

The image shows a chart of the activation and antagonists of NMDA receptors.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·February 19, 2013·2 min read

Researchers upend a long-held view about the basic functioning of a key receptor molecule involved in signaling between neurons. The study describes how a compound linked to Alzheimer's disease impacts NMDA receptors and weakens synaptic connections between brain cells.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 29, 2013·3 min read

Neuroscientists Discover New Phase of Synaptic Development

Researchers discover a new phase of synaptic development. The finding could lead to a better understanding of how learning and memory occur.

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·January 7, 2019·4 min read

New Key Mechanism of Epileptic Seizures Revealed

According to a new mathematical model of seizures, only the conductivity of the AMPA receptors in neurons in the temporal lobe significantly change, leading to stronger excitation and synaptic signals.