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·May 10, 2018·3 min read

Targeting Receptor Related to Serotonin May Boost Memory Formation

Columbia University researchers reveal targeting a specific serotonin receptor can help to boost memory formation. The study reports targeting 5-HT4 receptors could help improve cognitive impairment.

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·May 2, 2018·4 min read

Where Brain Cells Get Their Information May Determine Their Roles in Diseases

Researchers have mapped the relationship of two types of neurons implicated in psychiatric and movement disorder. The findings could lead to new treatments for a range of disorders from depression to Parkinson's disease.

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·May 2, 2018·6 min read

Researchers Find Fear and Courage Switches in Brain

Researchers have identified a cluster of neurons in mouse brains that encourage fear response to perceived threats. When an adjacent cluster of neurons is activated, boldness and courage behaviors are exhibited.

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·April 30, 2018·4 min read

How to Control Biology With Light and Without Genetics

Researchers have created a silicon mesh that can be crafted to help stimulate neurons, limbs and tissue.

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·April 30, 2018·6 min read

Editing Brain Activity with Holography

Researchers use holographic projection into the brain to activate and suppress neurons. The technology has the ability to copy real patterns of brain activity and trick the brain into perceiving sensory information. The technology could have implications for the development of new prosthetics and brain implants.

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·April 19, 2018·5 min read

Connection Between Dopamine and Behavior Related to Pain and Fear

Using optogenetics, researchers have identified a causal association between dopamine and avoidance behavior linked to pain and fear.

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·April 16, 2018·5 min read

Run Faster, Learn Better

Researchers claim they have identified a causal link between running speed and enhanced learning in mice.

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·April 9, 2018·5 min read

Circadian Clock That Controls Daily Aggression Rhythms Located

Researchers have identified specific neurons and networks that regulate 'sundowning', a phenomenon commonly seen in Alzheimer's patients who exhibit worsening confusion and aggression levels at the end of the day.

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·March 28, 2018·5 min read

How Brain Circuits are Affected by Infections in Mothers and Newborns

A new study backs up existing evidence that maternal immune activation can impact brain development in children. Researchers report immune activation during pregnancy or soon after birth can cause alterations to brain networks associated with social behavior, resulting in autism-like symptoms in the offspring.

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·March 19, 2018·4 min read

Paraplegic Rat Walks Again After Therapy, and Now We Know Why

Using electrochemical stimulation and robot assisted rehabilitation techniques, researchers restore walking ability in a paraplegic rat. The study reports reorganization of neural branching in the reticular formation leads to new connections and is key to motor skill recovery.