ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·July 25, 2014·3 min readFaster Fish Thanks to nMLF NeuronsResearchers discover individual neurons in the brains of zebrafish larvae which control the animal's swim speed.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·June 22, 2014·3 min readThe Brain’s Balancing ActA new study reports on how neurons equalize between excitation and inhibition.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·June 19, 2014·3 min readNeurons Get Their Neighbors To Take Out Their TrashSome retinal nerve cells shed mitochondria so that neighboring astrocytes can break them down.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurology·June 18, 2014·5 min readBlocking Brain’s ‘Internal Marijuana’ May Trigger Early Alzheimer’s DeficitsAmyloid beta has been implicated in blocking endocannabinoids in the hippocampus; impairing learning and memory long before Alzheimer's plaques form in the brain.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·June 18, 2014·2 min readFight or Flight Chemical Prepares Cells to Shift Brain from Subdued to AlertAstrocytes can monitor and respond to near by neural activity when activated by norepinephrine.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·June 14, 2014·2 min readClever Suppression in the BrainNew research suggest diversity of inhibiting neurons allows for more complex information processing.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·June 5, 2014·4 min readSleep after Learning Strengthens Connections Between Brain Cells and Enhances MemorySleep after learning encourages growth of dendritic spines, a new study reports.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·May 30, 2014·3 min readResearch Details How Developing Neurons Sense a Chemical CueResearchers delve into the details of molecular interactions which help guide neurons towards their anatomical boundaries.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedPsychology·May 27, 2014·3 min readDealing with Stress: To Cope or to Quit?Researchers identify neurons in mice which determine resilience to depression.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·May 22, 2014·2 min readReleasing the Brakes for LearningResearchers discover learning processes in the brain are dynamically regulated by various types of interneurons.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGenetics·May 8, 2014·5 min readMouse Study Offers New Clues to Cognitive DeclineA new study has implications for providing better understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·May 7, 2014·4 min readBrain Noise Found to Nurture SynapsesResearchers report miniature neurotransmission appears to play a key role in synaptic development.Read More