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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.

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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.

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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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·October 20, 2014·4 min read

Researchers Untangle the Biological Effects of Blue Light

Melanopsin and S-cones battle for control of the pupil under blue light.

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·October 9, 2014·2 min read

Erasing Memory With Light

Using optogenetics, researchers erase specific memories in mice.

The image shows Archer1 fluorescence in a cultured rat hippocampal neuron.

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·September 19, 2014·7 min read

Sensing Neuronal Activity With Light

Researchers have developed a new way of mapping neural networks in living organisms.

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·September 12, 2014·4 min read

Tipping the Balance of Behavior

Researchers discover antagonistic neuron populations in the amygdala of mice which controls whether the animals engage in social behavior or asocial repetitive self grooming.