FeaturedNeuroscience·June 23, 2015·5 min readSynapses Last as Long as the Memories They HoldA new study confirms that synapses between hippocampal neurons remain for the duration of an episodic memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 7, 2015·2 min readResearchers Discover Initiation Mechanism for Dendritic SpinesResearchers find the MIM protein bends plasma membrane to aid the formation of dendritic spines from the surface of the neuronal dendrite.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 5, 2015·3 min readThe Chemical Attraction Underlying Synaptic DiversityA new study offers insights into how diversity is created in neural circuits.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 3, 2015·4 min readBuilding Long Term Memories With Help of Growth FactorsResearchers have determined how a pair of G molecules contribute to long term memory formation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 28, 2015·4 min readResearchers Reactivate Lost Memories With OptogeneticsA new study claims researchers have been able to reactivate memories which could not otherwise be retrieved by using optogenetics.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 18, 2015·3 min readYouthful Vigor Restored to Adult BrainsResearchers successfully reactivate brain plasticity in adult mice.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 14, 2015·4 min readMajor Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Opens New Pathway to PreventionResearchers report ApoE4 can reduce the number of functional synapses by interfering with the DNA responsible for synapse formation and maintenance.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 27, 2015·5 min readNeurons Constantly Rewrite Their DNAFor neurons to function, DNA regulatory tags are cut out and replaced, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 17, 2015·5 min readNew Study Shed Light on Adaptability of Nerve CellsA new study reports neurons in the eye alter on a molecular level when they are exposed to light for prolonged periods of time.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 23, 2015·2 min readNovel Mechanism That Drives Progression of Frontotemporal Dementia IdentifiedResearchers uncover mechanism which controls synaptic growth and causes them to overgrow.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 12, 2015·2 min readUltrasound Technology Can Be Used to Treat Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccording to researchers, using non-invasive ultrasound technology can be used to treat memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 12, 2015·3 min readRegeneration of Damaged Neurons Promoted by Cancer DrugEpothilone, a cancer drug, appears to be effective in reducing scar tissue formation in spinal cord injuries and stimulating neuroregeneration, a new study reports.Read More
