FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 6, 2019Circuit responsible for building memories during sleep identifiedThe nucleus reuniens is responsible for coordinating synchronous slow waves between the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus during sleep. The findings suggest the nucleus reuniens plays a critical role in sleep-dependant memory consolidation. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 10, 2018Brain Circuits Behind Putting Up a Fight or Freezing in Place IdentifiedResearchers have identified two brain pathways that appear to be critical in determining how mice react to visual threats. The findings could have implications for treating PTSD and phobias in humans. Read More
