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This image shows axonal fibers from basal forebrain parvalbumin GABA neurons.

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·March 2, 2015·4 min read

Basal Forebrain Neurons Fine Tune Consciousness by Synchronizing Rhythms

A new study provides deeper understanding of the mechanisms the brain uses to sync up for conscious thought.

This illustration shows half on a brain with dots to represent a network in place of the other half.

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·February 26, 2015·5 min read

Left or Right? The Brain Knows Before You Move

A new study reports researchers have identified a neural circuit which connects motor planning to movement.

This image shows images of the anterior cingulate cortex taken from the study.

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·February 26, 2015·3 min read

Optogenetic Stimulation of the Brain to Control Pain

Researchers use optogenetics to stimulate the anterior cingulate cortex and lessen pain in mice.

The image shows neurons expressing acetylcholine and ChR2. The caption best describes this image.

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·December 29, 2014·4 min read

Using Light to Produce Natural Sleep Patterns

Researchers trigger REM sleep in mice using optogenetics, a new study reports.

The image is a reconstruction of the synapses connecting to the neurons.

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·December 26, 2014·3 min read

Optogenetics Captures Neuronal Transmission in Live Mammalian Brain

Researchers observe and measure synaptic transmission in a live animal using optogenetics.

The image shows the neurons in the mouse cortex which were activated by light.

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·December 22, 2014·3 min read

Using Light to Understand the Brain

Using flashes of light, researchers 'read' and 'write' neural signals, a new study reports.

The image shows neurons from the primary visual cortex of an awake mouse.

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·December 12, 2014·4 min read

Neuroscientists Reveal Fundamental Discovery About Cortical Neurons

A new paper hypothesizes that a particular type of interneuron may influence responses in a context dependent manner.

The is a brain image with the location of the amygdala highlighted.

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·December 10, 2014·2 min read

Study Pinpoints Part of Brain That Triggers Addiction

Optogenetics study shows activating the amygdala can create an addiction and an intense desire for sugary foods.

The image is a schematic showing the importance of noradrenaline, adding complexity to the concept of Hebbian plasticity.

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·December 8, 2014·2 min read

Shedding New Light on the Formation of Emotional Fear Memories

A new study finds Hebbian plasticity is partially correct.

The image is a drawing of a brain with lights flickering around it.

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·December 8, 2014·2 min read

Optogenetics: Identifying New Targets for Epilepsy Intervention

A new study explores the reliability of optogenetics as an intervention for temporal lobe epilepsy.

The image shows a zebrafish with optical fiber coming out of its head.

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·November 20, 2014·3 min read

A Neural Basis for Avoiding Threats

Using optogenetics, researchers identify a neural pathway which makes helps make learning to avoid unpleasant situations possible.

This image shows a drawing of a spinal cord.

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·November 7, 2014·4 min read

Striking the Cord: Optical Control of Motor Functions

Researchers develop a highly flexible neural probe, created from polymers, which can both record and optically stimulate neural activity in the spinal cord of mice.

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optogenetics

Basal Forebrain Neurons Fine Tune Consciousness by Synchronizing Rhythms

Left or Right? The Brain Knows Before You Move

Optogenetic Stimulation of the Brain to Control Pain

Using Light to Produce Natural Sleep Patterns

Optogenetics Captures Neuronal Transmission in Live Mammalian Brain

Using Light to Understand the Brain

Neuroscientists Reveal Fundamental Discovery About Cortical Neurons

Study Pinpoints Part of Brain That Triggers Addiction

Shedding New Light on the Formation of Emotional Fear Memories

Optogenetics: Identifying New Targets for Epilepsy Intervention

A Neural Basis for Avoiding Threats

Striking the Cord: Optical Control of Motor Functions

Reducing Visceral Fat Protects the Brain for Decades

Brain-First Hypothesis: Rethinking the Cambrian Explosion

Beyond the Gym: Why Your Brain Craves Creatine

Brain Switch for Action and Stress Identified

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