Chemical compound mimics the beneficial effects of exercise, including fat burning and increasing stamina, a new study reports. Read More
Newly discovered rotating waves of brain activity that repeat during the night are responsible for forming associations between different aspects of a day's memories, a new study reports. Read More
Researchers have derived a new method for deriving astrocytes from stem cells, opening the door to new research into neuroinflammatory diseases. Read More
Increased potassium currents were responsible for hyperactivity of CA3 neurons. When exposed to potassium channel blockers, the hyperactivity disappeared. However, when exposed to lithium, the drug not only reversed hyperactivity but reduced potassium currents at the same time. The findings strengthen the case that potassium currents play a role in bipolar disorder. Read More
CMS121 and J147, two drug candidates that improve memory and slow neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer's disease, also slow aging in healthy, older mice. The compounds block damage to neurons caused by general aging and restore levels of specific molecules to those seen in younger animals. Read More
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
3D 'mini brains' grown from human stem cells are functionally and structurally more similar to real brains than the 2D models currently used, a new study reports. Read More
Researchers at Salk Institute report astrocytes initiate communication between pairs of neurons during early development, inducing specific neural changes. Findings may have implications for neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD and ADHD. Read More
Salk researchers report neurons from people on the autism spectrum exhibit different growth patterns and develop at a faster rate. Read More
A new computational algorithm shows how the brain maintains information in the short term using specific types of neurons. Read More
Researchers discover a way in which to prevent immune attacks on viruses used as therapeutic treatments. Read More
