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Image shows 3D structures of PKC proteins.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·May 10, 2016·4 min read

Genetic Variations That Boost PKC Enzyme Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have discovered genetic variations that enhance PKCa activity in Alzheimer's patients.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·April 25, 2016·2 min read

Giving Astrocytes the Recognition They Deserve

Researchers report on how astrocytes help control the strength of connections between neurons.

Featured Genetics

·April 12, 2016·5 min read

Immune System Proteins Responsible for Fine Tuning and Reducing Motor Control

Researchers discover proteins that play an important role in the immune system may be responsible for fine tuning motor control during development and reducing motor function as we age.

This is a 3-D reconstruction of the calyx of Held, which is one of the biggest nerve terminals in the central nervous system.

Featured Neuroscience

·April 11, 2016·4 min read

Exploring Synapses With a Gigantic Advantage

Researchers reveal a new method to grow giant synapses in culture dishes.

Featured Neuroscience

·April 8, 2016·3 min read

Brain Turns to Emergency Generator in Times of Energy Stress

Researchers discover an emergency 'energy generator' that can power synapses during points of energy stress.

Featured Neurology

·April 7, 2016·3 min read

Drop in Body Temperature Linked to Aging May Aggravate Features of Alzheimer’s

According to a new study, a 1 degree Celsius drop in body temperature could accelerate some of the features of Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neurology

·April 4, 2016·3 min read

A Potential New Source for Pain Inhibition

Researchers have uncovered a neurological mechanism that may contribute to the reduction of chronic pain.

Schematic shows how beta-amyloid (Aß) oligomers, the classical complement cascade and microglia work together to induce synapse loss in the pre-plaque Alzheimer's disease brain.

Featured Neurology

·March 31, 2016·5 min read

Curbing Synapse Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have shows how synapses are lost during early Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·March 28, 2016·3 min read

Stem Cells Help Regenerate Lost Tissue Following Corticospinal Injury

A new study reports researchers have successfully directed stem cell derived neurons to regenerate lost tissue following corticospinal injury in rats.