FeaturedNeuroscience·August 21, 2016·3 min readRefining Optogenetic Methods to Map Synaptic Connections in the BrainResearchers have optimized optogenetics to map the neural circuits of the rodent brain with single neuron resolution.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 11, 2016·5 min readResearchers Reprogram Network of Brain Cells in Mice With Thin Beam of LightA new optogenetics study adds support for brain plasticity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 4, 2016·6 min readNew Understanding of Thirst Emerges from Brain StudyA new study reports specialized brain cells in mice predict the hydrating effects of drinking before the liquid can change the composition of the bloodstream.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·August 3, 2016·5 min readResearchers Discover Sandman’s Role in Sleep ControlA new study brings researchers one step closer to unlocking the mysteries of sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 22, 2016·4 min readHow Memories Are Linked in the BrainA new study provides insight into how certain memories become linked in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 14, 2016·3 min readWhy Scientists are Calling for Experiments on EcstasyResearchers call for a rigorous scientific exploration of MDMA's effects to identify precisely how the drug works, the data from which could be used to develop therapeutic compounds.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 11, 2016·4 min readNeurochemical Signal Likely Missing in Parkinson’s IdentifiedResearchers have identified the neurochemical signal likely missing in Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 16, 2016·5 min readLab Grown Nerve Cells Make Heart Cells ThrobResearchers report that a type of lab-grown human nerve cells can partner with heart muscle cells to stimulate contractions.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 1, 2016·4 min readResearchers Find What Could Be Brain’s Trigger for Binge Behavior: Rat StudyResearchers report they may have discovered neurons that are connected to a tendency to indulge in binge behaviors, at least in rats.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 27, 2016·4 min readThat Gut FeelingA new study reports how sensory neurons detect fullness and nutrients after eating.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 27, 2016·6 min readNeurons in the Prefrontal Cortex are Built to Respond to Reward or AversionResearchers combine two cutting edge techniques and discover how prefrontal circuits that process process positive and negative experiences are distinctly different from one another.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 5, 2016·4 min readManipulation of Specific Neurons Helps to Erase Bad Memories and Enhance Good OnesAccording to researchers, traumatic memories are strengthened by an increased release of acetylcholine in the amygdala. Decreasing acetylcholine signaling during traumatic experience helped wipe out memory.Read More
