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This shows neurons regrowing.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·May 7, 2026·7 min read

Gene Therapy Restores Walking After Paralysis

Researchers have used a designer cytokine, hIL-6, to "rewire" the spinal cord by stimulating the sprouting of new connections from intact nerve fibers. This approach successfully restored coordinated walking in paralyzed mice, highlighting a powerful new strategy for treating spinal cord contusions.

these are serotonergic neurons

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·March 22, 2019·4 min read

When neurons are out of shape, antidepressants may not work

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.

Image shows drawings of serotonin neurons and reading glasses.

Featured Neuroscience

·November 6, 2015·5 min read

Diverse Subtypes of Serotonin Producing Neurons Discovered

Researchers report differences in serotonin producing neurons likely matter in different diseases.

This shows the human serotonin neurons.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 6, 2015·4 min read

Growing Human Serotonin Neurons in a Petri Dish

Researchers have successfully generated human serotonin neurons from human fibroblasts.

The image shows a computer reconstruction of neurons in a desert locust that produce serotonin.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 17, 2014·5 min read

Bugs Life: The Nerve Cells That Make Locusts “Gang Up”

New research demonstrates the importance of individual history in understanding how neurochemicals control behavior.

The image shows a zebrafish with optical fiber coming out of its head.

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·November 20, 2014·3 min read

A Neural Basis for Avoiding Threats

Using optogenetics, researchers identify a neural pathway which makes helps make learning to avoid unpleasant situations possible.