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·May 24, 2018·3 min read

Early Synaptic Dysfunction Found in Parkinson’s Disease

Mutations in LRRK2 leads to dysfunctional auxilin and impaired synaptic vesicle endocytosis in Parkinson's patients, researchers report.

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·May 17, 2018·2 min read

New Sensor Discovery Has Implications for Brain Research

Researchers have developed an ultra fast sensor that binds to glutamate. The sensor, dubbed iGluu, is being made available to other researchers to further their neuroscience studies.

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·April 25, 2018·4 min read

Synaptic Communication Controls Neuronal Migration

Researchers have identified a new mechanism controlling the migration of neurons during brain development.

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·April 23, 2018·4 min read

What Learning Looks Like In the Brain

Using a new advanced imaging technology, researchers capture new patterns of molecular organization as connections between neurons strengthen during learning tasks.

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·April 18, 2018·4 min read

Keeping the Excitement Under Control

Researchers have developed a new method to identify and monitor the activity of 'quiet' neurons.

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·April 13, 2018·4 min read

Does Physical Activity Influence the Health of Future Offspring?

Researchers report both physical and mental exercise can affect the learning ability of future offspring, at least in mice.

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·April 10, 2018·4 min read

Discovery Sheds Light on How Neurodegenerative Diseases May Occur

Researchers report nitric oxide plays a key role in regulating neural function. The findings shed new light on how neurodegeneration may occur.

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·April 4, 2018·3 min read

Watching Brain Cells Interact in Real Time

Researchers have developed a new method that allows them to see how astrocytes influence neural communication in real time.

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·April 3, 2018·4 min read

Long-Lasting Brain Proteins Offer Clues to How Memories Last a Lifetime

Researcher report long-lasting proteins in the brain could be a crucial part of the molecular machinery that helps govern long term memory and learning.