FeaturedNeuroscience·October 14, 2021·4 min readHow the Brain Ignores Distracting Information to Coordinate MovementsResearchers have identified how specific neurons in the cuneate nucleus help filter distracting information to coordinate dexterous movements. The findings have implications for the development of new prosthetics and robotic equipment that can fine-tune movement based on the sense of touch.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 6, 2021·9 min readAdvancing Efforts to Treat, Prevent and Cure Brain DisordersCollaborative work on the brain atlas describes how different cells are organized and connected throughout the mouse brain. Understanding what differentiates brain cells can lead to new research and potential therapies for brain disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 14, 2021·4 min readNeurons Involved in Overdose Deaths IdentifiedBlocking specific opioid receptors in specific neurons in mice restored breathing that occurred as a result of opioid overdose.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 25, 2021·4 min readHow to Boost Muscle Regeneration and Rebuild TissueCompounds used by researchers in stem cell research increase the regeneration of muscles in mice with age-related muscle loss.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 16, 2021·5 min readSome Alzheimer’s Plaques May Be Protective, Not DestructiveMicroglia creates dense-core plaques which help to clear away more wispy plaques from neurons, preventing cell death. Findings suggest the dense-core plaques play a defensive role in protecting the brain from the ravages of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 29, 2021·4 min readSpecific Bacteria in the Gut Prompt Mother Mice to Neglect Their PupsResearchers have identified a strain of E.coli in the guts of female mice that cause them to neglect their offspring. The study shows a direct link between the microbiome and maternal behavior.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·January 5, 2021·5 min readNew Clues Why Gold Standard Treatment for Bipolar Disorder Doesn’t Work for Majority of PatientsDecreased activation of the LEF1 gene is more common in bipolar patients who do not respond to lithium.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 17, 2020·4 min readComputational Model Reveals How the Brain Manages Short-Term MemoriesA new computational algorithm shows how the brain maintains information in the short term using specific types of neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 16, 2020·5 min readTeaching Artificial Intelligence to AdaptA new AI model mimics how the prefrontal cortex uses gating to control information flow between different areas of neurons. The system could help in the development of new artificial intelligence technologies that better mimic the human brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·December 10, 2020·4 min readWhen It Comes to Feeling Pain, Touch or an Itch, Location MattersStudy identifies where different cells associated with triggering sensorimotor reflexes are located in the spinal cord.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 4, 2020·4 min readNew Molecule Reverses Alzheimer’s-Like Memory DeclineCMS121, a synthesized variant of fisetin, a chemical found in fruits and vegetables, improved memory, and slows neurodegeneration in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 28, 2020·4 min readHow genes control courtship and aggressionStudy shows how sex-determining genes can mediate courtship and aggressive behaviors in fruit flies. The findings demonstrate the complexity of the relationship between behavior and sex.Read More
