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Electrophysiology research articles can cover research involving whole cell patch-clamp recordings, voltage clamping, current clamping, multielectrode arrays, EEG, brain machine interfaces, field potentials, neural prosthetics, deep brain stimulation, synaptic plasticity and other work.

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·December 9, 2024·5 min read

Electrical and Calcium Signals Unite to Boost Brain Function

Researchers have uncovered a groundbreaking mechanism called Electro-Calcium (E-Ca) coupling that integrates electrical and calcium signaling in brain capillaries. This process ensures precise blood flow delivery to active neurons, crucial for brain health and cognitive function.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·December 4, 2024·4 min read

Your Heart’s Secret: It Has Its Own Nervous System

New research reveals the heart has its own complex nervous system, or "mini-brain," capable of regulating the heartbeat independently of the brain. Conducted on zebrafish, the study identified specialized neurons within the heart, including some with pacemaker properties, challenging traditional views of heartbeat control.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neurology Neuroscience Pain

·September 23, 2024·5 min read

How the Brain Integrates Pain Expectations and Reality

New research reveals how the brain combines pain expectations with actual pain intensity, offering insights into the brain's pain integration process. Using fMRI, scientists found that while all brain networks store pain information, only higher-level networks integrate pain expectations and stimuli into a cohesive experience.

Brain Cancer Electrophysiology Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·September 5, 2024·6 min read

Electrical Impulses Fire in Brain Cancer Tumors

Researchers have discovered a new type of brain cell that fires electric impulses, challenging the long-held belief that only neurons can do so. These hybrid cells, part neuron and part glia, were found in both glioma tumors and healthy human brains.

Electrophysiology Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·July 30, 2024·6 min read

Brain Activity in Dying Patients Does Not Indicate Consciousness

A recent study found increased brain activity in two dying patients, but it does not indicate consciousness. The research revealed gamma wave bursts in comatose patients with epilepsy, but no evidence these were tied to conscious experiences.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·July 16, 2024·10 min read

Brain Areas Take Micro-Naps While the Rest Stays Awake

New research shows sleep can be detected by brain activity patterns just milliseconds long. This study found small brain regions can momentarily "flicker" awake or asleep, challenging traditional views on sleep and wake states.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·June 13, 2024·6 min read

How Excitation Inhibition Ratio Shapes Brain Development and Cognition

A new study reveals that a balanced ratio of neural excitation (E) and inhibition (I) is crucial for brain development and cognitive performance. Researchers found that lower E/I ratios in children correlate with better memory and intelligence. This balance is vital for preventing brain disorders and was measured using a novel AI and MRI technique. The findings could inform personalized treatments for mental health conditions.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·June 4, 2024·4 min read

Neurons Show Unique Responses to Electrical Stimulation

Researchers discovered that different neuron types exhibit distinct patterns of response to electrical stimulation (ES). Using precise tissue sampling, they found excitatory neurons sync with both slow and fast ES, while inhibitory neurons respond mainly to fast frequencies.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·February 1, 2024·5 min read

Mapping the Brain: The Largest Neuron Projectome Unveiled

Researchers unveiled the most extensive single-neuron projectome database to date, featuring over 10,000 mouse hippocampal neurons. The study provides an unprecedented view of the spatial connectivity patterns at the mesoscopic level, crucial for understanding learning, memory, and emotional processing in the hippocampus.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·January 17, 2024·5 min read

Neural Connectivity: A Universal Network Phenomenon

A groundbreaking study by physicists and neuroscientists reveals that the connectivity among neurons stems from universal networking principles, not just biological specifics.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·December 13, 2023·6 min read

Tracking Brain’s “Wave of Death”: New Insights into Neural End-of-Life

Researchers have made significant strides in understanding the neurological process of dying. Their study reveals that during anoxia, or oxygen deprivation, the brain undergoes a series of changes, including a massive release of glutamate and a surge in gamma and beta waves, potentially linked to near-death experiences. This is followed by a 'wave of death' - a high-amplitude wave marking the transition towards total cessation of brain activity.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·November 3, 2023·8 min read

Decoding Brain Signals: Study Shines Light on Neural Pathways

Researchers used the simple worm, Caenorhabditis elegans, to gain profound insights into how neural information flows in the brain. Using advanced techniques like optogenetics, they visually tracked signal flow in real-time, neuron by neuron, to chart its pathways.

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Electrophysiology

Electrical and Calcium Signals Unite to Boost Brain Function

Your Heart’s Secret: It Has Its Own Nervous System

How the Brain Integrates Pain Expectations and Reality

Electrical Impulses Fire in Brain Cancer Tumors

Brain Activity in Dying Patients Does Not Indicate Consciousness

Brain Areas Take Micro-Naps While the Rest Stays Awake

How Excitation Inhibition Ratio Shapes Brain Development and Cognition

Neurons Show Unique Responses to Electrical Stimulation

Mapping the Brain: The Largest Neuron Projectome Unveiled

Neural Connectivity: A Universal Network Phenomenon

Tracking Brain’s “Wave of Death”: New Insights into Neural End-of-Life

Decoding Brain Signals: Study Shines Light on Neural Pathways

Left-Handed Creativity Myth Debunked

Tiny RNA Mark Helps Explain Brain Wiring and Mental Disorders

Brain Tracks Emotional Transitions Through Music

People Prefer Human Empathy, Even When AI Says the Same Thing

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