FeaturedGenetics·October 17, 2013·5 min readResearchers Expand the Genetic Code of Mammals to Control Protein Activity in Neurons with LightUsing a new optogenetic technique, researchers change the shape of a protein in the brains of mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 11, 2013·3 min readSignal Found to Enhance Survival of New Brain CellsResearchers discover how parvalbumin-expressing interneurons, which usually limits stem cell activity, can also encourage the survival of the stem cells' progeny.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 12, 2013·5 min readOptogenetics As Good As Electrical StimulationResearchers show optogenetics can be as good as, if not better than, using electrical stimulation in neuroscience research.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 16, 2013·3 min readResearchers Study Alcohol Addiction Using OptogeneticsUsing optogenetics, researchers obtain a better understanding of the neurochemical basis for alcohol addiction.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 3, 2014·3 min readStimulating Brain Cells Stops Binge Drinking, Animal Study FindsResearchers use optogenetics to change alcohol drinking behavior in rodents.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 30, 2014·5 min readWorry on the BrainResearchers discover neural circuitry which promotes stress induced anxiety.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 25, 2014·5 min readTumors ‘Light Up’ With New, Unique Imaging System Using Scorpion Venom Protein and a LaserResearchers have developed a unique and inexpensive device which lights up malignant brain tumors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 10, 2014·4 min readResearchers Increase and Decrease Pain Sensitivity Using LightUsing optogenetics, researchers report being able to control pain sensitivity in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 1, 2014·3 min readSwitching Brain Cells with Less LightA new computer model explains how ion channels react to optogenetics.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 4, 2014·2 min readLight Activated Neurons from Stem Cells Restore Function to Paralysed MusclesResearchers use optogenetics to restore function to paralyzed muscles.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 7, 2014·3 min readResearchers Identify Key Cells in Touch SensationResearchers use optogenetics to determine Merkel cells can sense touch.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 7, 2014·2 min readSwitching Off Anxiety with LightResearchers demonstrate an ability to modulate mouse emotional behavior using light activated receptors.Read More
