FeaturedNeuroscience·July 1, 2016·4 min readThe Relentless Dynamism of the Adult BrainResearchers observe how adult neurons form and evolve in the olfactory bulb of mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·June 10, 2016·5 min readNeurons Return to Their Original State After a ChangeAccording to researchers, individual cells adjust to changes in their environment, but once the environment returns to its original state, the individual neurons reassume their initial response properties.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 19, 2016·4 min readMechanism That Reduces Effect of Cocaine on the Brain IdentifiedA new study reports microglia can diminish the adverse changes to neural circuitry bought on by chronic cocaine use.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 17, 2016·4 min readHow Does Memory Work?Researchers explain some of the biological mechanisms behind memory consolidation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 13, 2016·4 min readNew Learning Rule For Pattern CompletionResearchers have discovered a new learning rule for a specific type of excitatory synaptic connection in the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 2, 2016·3 min readThe Adult Brain Prunes Branched Connections of New NeuronsNew neurons in the adult brain have more in common with embryonic brains than scientist thought, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 19, 2016·4 min readAntiviral Immune Response Linked to Depression in MiceAccording to a new study, brain cells lining blood vessels produce a protein that impairs neuronal firing in the hippocampus during an antiviral immune response.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 5, 2016·5 min readGene Linked to Down Syndrome Associated With Altered Oscillations in Cerebral CortexResearchers have identified alterations in neural circuitry that impact cerebral cortex pathology. These alterations could be key to cognitive deficits in Down syndrome.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 22, 2016·4 min readCalcium Waves in Brain Alleviate Depressive BehaviorApplying tDCS to the head releases synchronized waves of calcium from astrocytes that can reduce depressive symptoms in mice, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 9, 2016·3 min readFetal Motor Neuron Imbalance Can Hard Wire Later ProblemsFindings could lead to better understanding of neurodevelopmental and neurological disorders, such as autism and epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 29, 2016·3 min readLearning to Avoid Unpleasant Experiences With the Help of DopamineA new study reports on dopamine's important role in learning how to avoid unpleasant experiences.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 29, 2016·4 min readImproving Memory Through Electrical StimulationAn innovative study could help improve learning and memory with the use of transcranial direct current stimulation.Read More
