Salk Institute Research Articles

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Deciphering how the brain encodes color and shape

Neuroscience NewsJune 27, 2019

Visual neurons selectively respond to color and shape along a continuum. While some neurons are only activated by either a specific color or shape, others are responsive to color and shape simultaneously. The findings contradict previous beliefs about how visual processing works.... Read More...

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When neurons are out of shape, antidepressants may not work

Neuroscience NewsMarch 22, 2019

Differences in serotonergic neuron morphology, along with altered gene expression have been identified in patients with MDD. The findings shed light on why some patients do not respond to SSRI antidepressants.... Read More...

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How Attention Helps the Brain Perceive an Object

Neuroscience NewsMarch 19, 2019

Low-frequency optogenetic stimulation of the visual region of the brain impairs an animal's ability to make fine sensory discriminations. ... Read More...

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Guardians of the Synapse: A New Role For Schwann Cells Identified

Neuroscience NewsMarch 14, 2019

Schwann cells help protect nerves against blood clotting factors that cause degeneration, researchers report. ... Read More...

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Native California Medicinal Plant May Hold Promise for Treating Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 21, 2019

Salk researchers have discovered a possible neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory compound in the Californian shrub, Yerba santa, that may help in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Uncovering the Evolution of the Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2019

Researchers have developed a new technique to study the development of human neurons compared to the neurons of nonhuman primates. The findings shed new light on the evolution of the human brain.... Read More...

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Hyperactive Neurons May Be to Blame When Antidepressants Don’t Work

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 1, 2019

Researchers shed new light on why some people may not respond to antidepressants for major depressive disorder. The study reports, neurons in the brains of some with MDD may become hyperactive in the presence of SSRIs. ... Read More...

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Clues Into Early Development of Autism Revealed

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 7, 2019

Salk researchers report neurons from people on the autism spectrum exhibit different growth patterns and develop at a faster rate.... Read More...

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How Brain Cells Filter Information in Groups

Neuroscience NewsDecember 31, 2018

A new study reports the neurons that focus on coarse visual details could change to prefer finer details under different conditions. The findings shed new light on the neural mechanism that helps shape our perception of the world.... Read More...

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Why Screen Time Can Disrupt Sleep

Neuroscience NewsNovember 27, 2018

Researchers uncover how specific retinal cells respond to the artificial light generated by cell phone and tablets. The study reveals how retinal ganglion cells process ambient light and reset our circadian clocks, leading to sleep disruptions.... Read More...

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Astrocytes Have an Unexpected Role in Brain Plasticity

Neuroscience NewsOctober 18, 2018

A new study reports a protein made by astrocytes plays a critical role in brain plasticity by assisting with neural maturation and flexibility.... Read More...

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What’s That Smell? A New Way of Understanding Odors

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 2, 2018

Researchers have been able to map odor molecules based on how often they occur in nature with the help of mathematical modeling.... Read More...

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Salk Institute

Deciphering how the brain encodes color and shape

When neurons are out of shape, antidepressants may not work

How Attention Helps the Brain Perceive an Object

Guardians of the Synapse: A New Role For Schwann Cells Identified

Native California Medicinal Plant May Hold Promise for Treating Alzheimer’s

Uncovering the Evolution of the Brain

Hyperactive Neurons May Be to Blame When Antidepressants Don’t Work

Clues Into Early Development of Autism Revealed

How Brain Cells Filter Information in Groups

Why Screen Time Can Disrupt Sleep

Astrocytes Have an Unexpected Role in Brain Plasticity

What’s That Smell? A New Way of Understanding Odors