Trigger region found for absence epileptic seizures
Absence epilepsy may be triggered by an impairment in communication between the striatum and somatosensory cortex.... Read More...
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Protein pileup affects social behaviors through altered brain signaling
Study implicates disrupted autophagy and protein aggregation in the pathogenesis of autism schizophrenia and social behavior deficits in other disorders.... Read More...
Brain Clock Ticks Differently in Autism
A new study reports the hierarchy of intrinsic neural timescales appears to be disrupted in adults on the autism spectrum. Researchers say the differences in neural timescales could underlie features of ASD, like hypersensitivity.... Read More...
Genes that Regulate How Much We Dream
A new study identifies two genes which regulate how much we dream. The genes, Chrm1 and Chrm3, play a key role in regulating REM sleep and function in different ways.... Read More...
Dopamine’s Role in Unlearning Fearful Association
Researchers report dopamine neurons may play a role in fear extinction. The study suggests targeting dopamine neurons in the ventral tegmental area could be of therapeutic benefit to reduce the impact of learned fear in PTSD and anxiety disorders.... Read More...
Mutation Links Bipolar Disorder to Mitochondrial Disease
Researchers report mitochondrial dysfunction may affect the activity of serotonergic neurons in mice with ANT1 mutations. The findings may provide insight into the origins of bipolar disorder.... Read More...
Gene Linked to Intellectual Ability Affects Memory Replay: Mouse Study
SCN2A, a gene commonly associated with intellectual ability, plays an essential role in memory formation and replay, a new study reports.... Read More...
Brain’s GPS Has a Buddy System
A new study by Riken researchers reveals how the hippocampus is able to maintain a mental map of both a rat's location and the movements of other rats close by.... Read More...
Activation of Immune T Cells Leads to Behavioral Changes
A new Nature Immunology study reveals immune cells alter the body's metabolism when activated, leading to changes in behavior.... Read More...
Learning and Unlearning Fear: The Two Faces of Noradrenaline
RIKEN researchers report neurons in the locus coeruleus play a key role in emotional and flexible learning.... Read More...
Prenatal Lack of Omegas 3 and 6 Linked to Schizophrenia Symptoms as Adults: Mouse Study
RIKEN researchers discover deprivation of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids during pregnancy can alter gene expression, increasing the risk of schizophrenia in the offspring.... Read More...
Serotonin Improves Sociability in Autism: Mouse Study
Researchers link early serotonin deficiency to several symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder. ... Read More...