FeaturedPsychology·June 17, 2015·6 min readReverse Depression by Recalling Happier MemoriesResearchers use optogenetics to reactivate happy memories and curb symptoms of depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 28, 2015·6 min readBrain Circuitry That Controls Anxiety Provoking Decisions IdentifiedFindings could have implications for treating psychiatric disorders that feature impaired decision making.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 28, 2015·4 min readResearchers Reactivate Lost Memories With OptogeneticsA new study claims researchers have been able to reactivate memories which could not otherwise be retrieved by using optogenetics.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 21, 2015·3 min readUsing Optogenetics to Switch Off Tactile SensationAccording to a new study, researchers use optogenetic technology to manipulate neural circuitry and leave mice unable to sense rough or smooth surfaces.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 30, 2015·6 min readMonitoring Neural Stem Cells After TransplantationA new study reports researchers have created a new way to monitor neural stem cells after they have been transplanted into the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 30, 2015·6 min readUsing Light To Activate Opioid Receptors and Relieve PainResearchers have successfully activated the brain's opioid receptors using optogenetics.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 29, 2015·4 min readResearchers Discover Brain Circuitry Responsible for Encoding Positive and Negative Learned AssociationsResearchers identify neural circuitry responsible for fear and reward learning in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 23, 2015·5 min readSelecting Between SensationsAccording to a new study, corticothalamic cells can either enhance or stifle sensory information.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 16, 2015·5 min readSensory Neuron Subtyes Control Different Respiratory FunctionsResearchers deconstruct the vagus nerve.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosVisual Neuroscience·March 25, 2015·3 min readA Non Visual Opsin Could Help Future Studies of the Brain and CNSResearchers have discovered a light sensitive opsin protein that could play a critical role in neuron maturation.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeatured·March 18, 2015·3 min readResearcher Explores Decoding of Complex Neural CircuitsResearchers develop a new method that utilizes lasers, which they hope will help decode complex neural circuits.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeatured·March 11, 2015·3 min readCells in Matrix and Striosome Compartments of Striatum Do Not Appear to CommunicateA new study reports martix and stirosome compartments in the striatum do not appear to exchange synaptic information.Read More
