FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·May 19, 2017·3 min readMechanism Behind Sensory Deficits in Parkinson’sResearchers hope discovery will pave the way to developing new methods for earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 18, 2017·5 min readRemote Control of Behavior By Optically Activating Single NeuronsResearchers report on a new method that allows linking individual neurons and brain network activity to control behavior in zebrafish.Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·May 9, 2017·4 min readNeuronal Targets That Restore Movement in Model of Parkinson’s Disease DiscoveredA new optogenetics study has revealed two groups of neurons that can be turned on and off to alleviate movement related symptoms of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 4, 2017·5 min readNewly Discovered Neural Pathway Has Implications For Schizophrenia TreatmentResearchers have discovered a new signaling pathway that connects NMDAR and alpha 7 acetylcholine nicotinic receptors, both implicated in memory and learning. Findings could help develop new treatments for schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 3, 2017·4 min readStopping the Brain’s Memory Circuits From OverheatingResearchers use optogenetics to study impairment to the CA2 region of the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 24, 2017·5 min readBrain Circuit Enables Split Second Decision When Cues ConflictA new study reveals the brain circuit that governs how we respond to conflicting environmental cues.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 11, 2017·3 min readThe Brain Cells That Keep Mice ActiveA new study provides insight into the neurobiology behind the motivation to be active.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 10, 2017·4 min readTurning Down the Brain to Erase Fearful Memories: Mouse StudyA new study reports reducing the strength of communication between the amygdala and prefrontal cortex helps reduce fear levels in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·April 9, 2017·6 min readDiscovery of ‘Mini-Brains’ Could Change Understanding of Pain MedicationFindings could help with the development of new painkillers to target back pain, arthritis and other pain disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 7, 2017·6 min readBrain Circuit Necessary For Memory Formation IdentifiedLong-term memories remain 'silent' for about 2 weeks before reaching a mature state, a new study reports.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 3, 2017·5 min readNew Technique Studies Neuromodulation in Real TimeResearchers have developed a new, light sensitive technique that allows for visualization of neuromodulation in unprecedented detail.Read More
