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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.

Image shows diagram of how the hippocmapus recalls events.

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·June 8, 2017·4 min read

Hippocampus Can Organize Memories for Events as Well as Places

A new study reports the hippocampus puts events into sequence by changing the neural code in the rat brain.

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·May 15, 2017·6 min read

Study Expands Understanding of How the Brain Encodes Fear Memory

Findings could lead to the development of new treatments to reduce the effects of PTSD, researchers say.

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·April 3, 2017·5 min read

New Technique Studies Neuromodulation in Real Time

Researchers have developed a new, light sensitive technique that allows for visualization of neuromodulation in unprecedented detail.

Image shows a researcher pulling at the neural implant.

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·April 1, 2017·5 min read

Stretching the Boundaries of Neural Implants

Researchers have developed a flexible neural fiber implant that can deliver both optical impulses for optogenetic stimulation and electrical stimulation. The new implant could help to restore function in those with spinal cord injury.

Image shows different facial expressions and photos of objects taken from different perspectives.

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·March 30, 2017·4 min read

Altered Perceptions

Researchers report on how certain activity in face cells can alter perception.

Image shows a close up look at a synapse.

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·March 24, 2017·5 min read

A Closer Look at a Living Nerve Synapse

A new, custom built microscope allows neuroscientists a closer look at the detailed workings of a synapse.

Image shows the neural activity recorded during learning.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·March 21, 2017·6 min read

During Learning, Neurons Deep in Brain Engage in a Surprising Level of Activity

A new study could shed light on how the cerebellum encodes information.

Image shows the location of the auditory cortex in the brain.

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·March 15, 2017·6 min read

The Way The Brain Processes Speech Could Serve as a Predictor of Early Dementia

Noticeable communication problems may be an early sign of mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports.

Fear conditioning data on image of synapse is shown.

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·February 22, 2017·3 min read

Precise Inactivation of Neural Messenger Receptor Wipes Out Fear Memory in Mice

Research combines antibody precision with toxic oxygen burst to inactivate neural protein and temporarily abolish fear memory in mice.

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·February 3, 2017·4 min read

Brain Plasticity: How Adult Born Neurons Get Wired

Researchers report adult neurogenesis not only helps increase the number of cells in a neural network, it also promotes plasticity in the existing network. Additionally, they have identified the role the Bax gene plays in synaptic pruning.