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This image shows a 3d representation os a synapse in a mouse brain.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·October 27, 2014·4 min read

Synapses Always on the Starting Blocks

Researchers report vesicles have close contact with cell membranes before fusion occurs.

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·September 24, 2016·6 min read

How Neurons Talk to Each Other

A new paper offers an overview as to how neurons communicate with one another.

Featured Genetics

·November 14, 2016·4 min read

Researchers Create Synthetic Cells to Isolate Genetic Circuits

Genetic circuits can be isolated within individual synthetic cells, researchers report.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 13, 2017·4 min read

3-D Protein Structure Offers Insight into Rapid Communication by Brain Cells

A new 3D protein structure helps researchers to better understand the rapid action of neurotransmission.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·February 21, 2018·5 min read

Novel Mechanism Behind Schizophrenia Uncovered

Neuregulin 3, a protein elevated in the brains of those with schizophrenia, suppresses a protein complex required for efficient neural communication, researchers report.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·May 24, 2019·4 min read

New neurons form in the brain into tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer’s

Hippocampal neurogenesis continues to occur well into old age, and in those with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found evidence of neurogenesis in people up to the age of 99. While neurogenesis continues to occur in those with Alzheimer's disease, it is significantly reduced compared to those who have normal cognitive function.