ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 2, 2020A remote control for neuronsResearchers synthesized 3D fuzzy graphene on a nanowire template to create new material for photothermally stimulating cells. Read More
Brain CancerElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 6, 2020Brain tumors impact normally helpful cellsGlioma brain tumors alter the function of astrocytes, possibly contributing to seizures many brain cancer patients experience. Astrocytes encasing gliomas exhibit different molecular signatures based on their proximity to the cancer cells. Those directly touching the cancer cells become elongated and swollen, mimicking the astrocyte's response to other epilepsy-related brain injuries. Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·February 27, 2020How does the brain put decisions in context?The anterior lateral motor cortex appears to play a significant role in context-based decision making. Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·February 25, 2020Shining new light on the actions of key neurotransmitter in the brainGABA can selectively regulate the excitability of neurons. Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 19, 2020Altered potassium levels in neurons may cause mood swings in bipolar disorderIncreased potassium currents were responsible for hyperactivity of CA3 neurons. When exposed to potassium channel blockers, the hyperactivity disappeared. However, when exposed to lithium, the drug not only reversed hyperactivity but reduced potassium currents at the same time. The findings strengthen the case that potassium currents play a role in bipolar disorder. Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 6, 2020Brain tissue stiffness is crucial for neurogenesisResearchers define the proteome of neural stem cell niches and the entire set of expressed proteins. The findings shed light on key regulators of neurogenesis. Read More
auditory neuroscienceElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 28, 2020Mouse brain region processes sound and motion at the same timeMovement and sound are processed simultaneously in the inferior colliculus, a new mouse study reveals. Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 12, 2020Neurons’ energy organelle protected from damage linked to ALS & Alzheimer’sResearchers have identified a set of drug-like compounds, including a common ingredient in throat lozenges, that can help protect mitochondria from the stresses associated with neurodegenerative diseases. Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 12, 2020A molecular switch for repairing central nervous system disordersA global knockout of the thrombin receptor PAR1 accelerates myelin development. The findings could help with the development of treatments for diseases associated with demyelination, like multiple sclerosis. Read More
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ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 9, 2020Rejuvenating the brain: More stem cells improve learning and memory of old miceCritical aspects of hippocampal function can be reversed in old age, or compensated for throughout life, with the help of neural stem cells. Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 7, 2019Brain tunes itself to criticality, maximizing information processingCriticality in the brain was linked to inhibitory neurons imposing and organizing the computational dynamics. Read More
