FeaturedNeuroscience·January 27, 2023·5 min readNew Technology May Help Inform Brain StimulationA new technique that uses ultrafast fMRI is able to capture brain activity at sub-second levels. The technique allows for real-time monitoring of the brain under stimulation conditions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 17, 2023·4 min readOne-Minute Exposure to Monochromatic Light Shown to Modify Neural ConnectionsOne-minute stimulation with monochromatic light activates several visual and non-visual brain regions. The findings shed light on the impact of light stimulation on brain function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 22, 2022·6 min readNew Sensor Uses MRI to Detect Light Deep in the BrainResearchers have developed a new specialized MRI sensor that detects light deep within brain tissue.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 9, 2022·6 min readUsing Light to Manipulate Neuron ExcitabilityA new optogenetics-based technique allows researchers to control neuron excitability.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 21, 2022·5 min readUsing Light Stimulation to Modulate Brain WavesResearchers have developed a new system that comprises of a brain implant containing LEDs and gene therapy to modulate brain waves. The technology showed success in suppressing abnormal brain waves akin to those seen during an epileptic seizure.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·July 19, 2022·4 min readResearchers Discover Novel Light-Gated Potassium Channel in NeuronsResearchers report they have identified the first natural light-gated potassium channel-rhodopsins.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 25, 2022·5 min readMechanism Responsible for Information Transfer Between Different Regions of the Brain DiscoveredIncreasing synchronization of neurons in the upstream brain region that transmits information leads to a significant improvement in the transmission of information and information processing in the downstream region.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 17, 2022·4 min readStimulating Brain Circuits Promotes Neuron Growth in Adulthood, Improving Cognition and MoodResearchers used optogenetics techniques to stimulate specific brain areas to increase neurogenesis and the production of neural stem cells to improve memory, cognition, and emotional processing in animal models.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 11, 2022·8 min readA Single Memory Is Stored Across Many Connected Brain RegionsBrain mapping study reveals memory engrams are widely distributed throughout the brain, including among regions not previously realized.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 14, 2022·5 min readReady, Set…Go! Brain Circuit That Triggers the Execution of Planned Movement DiscoveredResearchers have identified a neural circuit that helps suppress the execution of planned actions in response to specific cues.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 30, 2021·4 min readControlling Brain Circuits, Behavior, and Emotion Using LightA newly developed system dubbed Opto-vTrap can temporarily trap vesicles from being released from brain cells.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 13, 2021·3 min readA New Neural-Optic System Can Manipulate MemoriesA new neuro-optics technique can manipulate memory consolidation in mouse models by hindering long-term potentiation. Researchers say eliminating local LTP in the hippocampus erased memories. The method could be used to isolate memory formation at the cellular level.Read More
