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·July 6, 2016·6 min read

Hunger Neurons Are Regulated by a Protein Activated During Fasting

Researchers discover a control mechanism for neurons involved in hunger and eating disorders.

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·July 5, 2016·5 min read

Seeing RNA at the Nanoscale

Researchers report a new microscopy technique allows scientists to pinpoint RNA molecules in the brain.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·June 23, 2016·4 min read

The Finer Details of Neuronal Communication

Researchers have optimized optical and electrophysiological recordings from single neurons to study axonal excitability with unprecedented detail.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 23, 2016·3 min read

New Protein Can Modify Brain Function and Memory

Researchers have developed a new tool that can modify brain activity and memory in targeted ways without the help on any chemicals or drugs.

Featured Neuroscience

·June 23, 2016·4 min read

How Astrocytes Help Us Learn

The molecule LRP4 on the surface of astrocytes helps to regulate glutamate levels, a new study reports.

Featured Neurology

·June 22, 2016·3 min read

Memory Loss Caused By West Nile Virus Explained

Neurological problems associated with West Nile disease could be due to the patient's immune system destroying parts of their neurons, researchers report.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 13, 2016·4 min read

An Active Role for Dendrites in Cortical Processing

Researchers were able to predict the orientation preference of individual neurons by adding up the responses of their dendritic spines, a new study reports.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 6, 2016·3 min read

A Protein With Potential to Modify Brain Function and Memory in Mice and Fish

A newly created protein can modify brain activity and memory in targeted ways without the use of chemicals or drugs, a new study reports.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 2, 2016·6 min read

Wiretapping the Senses

Researchers successfully monitor the flow of information between different cortical layers in awake mice. The study provides new insights into the link between behavior and sensory perception.