FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 10, 2017·3 min readBright Spots in Brain CellsResearchers report neurons move the site of microRNA maturation away from the cytoplasm out to the dendrites.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 7, 2017·4 min readSensor Traces Dopamine Released by Single CellsNew sensors that can monitor dopamine secretion in a single neuron could help researchers better understand how dopamine influences brain activity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 2, 2017·8 min readSleep Deprivation Handicaps Brain’s Ability to Form New MemoriesResearchers reveal that without sleep, memory consolidation may not occur sufficiently.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 2, 2017·3 min readHow the Brain Resets During SleepResearchers examine if the size of synapses alters during sleep and wake states.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 21, 2017·5 min readRabies Viruses Reveal Wiring in Transparent BrainsResearchers use rabies viruses to see how well transplanted neural cells have connected to neural network in the brains of mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 17, 2017·3 min readScientists Find Sensor That Makes Synapses FastSynaptotagmin 2 is the major calcium sensor in GABAergic synapses, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 10, 2017·3 min readScrapping Excessive Neural Connections Helps Build New ConnectionsFindings could help in the development of new prevention options and treatments for drug addiction, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 10, 2017·6 min readAlcohol Prevents Ability to Extinguish Fearful Memories: Mouse StudyResearchers report alcohol can strengthen fearful memories, but a drug used to treat seizures may reverse the effects.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 2, 2017·10 min readBabies Exposed to Stimulation Get a Brain BoostContrary to popular belief, exposing children to stimuli early can help to boost their development, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 29, 2016·4 min readThe Rhythm That Makes Memories PermanentSharp wave ripples, brain waves important for memory consolidation, are influenced by synaptic inhibition, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 28, 2016·5 min readStability Without Junctions: Cadherin Prevents Cortical DeformationCadherin plays a role in cell cortex stabilization, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 19, 2016·4 min readBaby Brain: Pregnancy Brain Changes Last 2 Years After BirthStudy reports significant reduction in gray matter volume in brain regions associated with social cognition for up to two years following birth.Read More
