FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·January 25, 2017·4 min readSwitching Off the BrainResearchers use optogenetics to inhibit brain activity in order to discover more about the relationship between behavior and neural circuits.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 12, 2017·4 min readSwitching on the Predatory Kill Instinct in MiceUsing optogenetics to stimulate neurons in the central amygdala, researchers turn on predatory hunting motivation in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 6, 2017·3 min readUsing Light to Make Single Cells Self-DestructResearchers have developed a new optogenetics tool that can remove single cells from brain networks in living animals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 31, 2016·6 min readNew Tool Shines Light on Protein Condensation in Living CellsResearchers have developed a new tool that may help explain how proteins are able to assemble into different states.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 7, 2016·6 min readResearchers Develop Open Source Optogenetics Hardware and SoftwareResearchers have created a low cost, easy to use, open source optogenetics platform.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 27, 2016·4 min readBioluminescent Sensor Causes Brain Cells to Glow in the DarkResearchers have been able to make neurons 'glow in the dark' to help measure brain activity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 25, 2016·6 min readActivating Certain Neurons May Spur Recovery From General AnesthesiaUsing optogenetics to activate dopamine receptors in the ventral tegmental area could help people regain consciousness following general anesthesia, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 13, 2016·5 min readPossible Explanation For Why Male Mice Tolerate Stress Better Than FemalesResearchers have discovered a key molecule that appears to reduce anxiety in male mice, but not females.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 12, 2016·4 min readVisual Cortex Plays Role in Plasticity of Eye Movement ReflexResearchers discover an unexpected role for the visual cortex in promoting the plasticity of innate eye movements.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 5, 2016·4 min readBrain Cells That Cool the BodyResearchers have identified a set of heat sensing neurons that prompt both nervous system and behavioral changes that help cool the body.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 30, 2016·5 min readResearchers Identify Neurons Devoted to Social MemoryVentral CA1 neurons in the hippocampus store memories of acquaintances, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 29, 2016·4 min readBrain’s Biological Clock Stimulates Thirst Before SleepFindings provide additional insight into how the circadian clock regulates physiological function.Read More
