Electrophysiology Archives - Page 3 of 20

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.

Brain Plasticity: How Adult Born Neurons Get Wired

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 3, 2017

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.... Read More...

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A Brain Wide Chemical Signal That Enhances Memory

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 24, 2017

Acetylcholine is released in higher amounts when the brain is engaged in more challenging mental tasks, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Autism Brain Response Theory a Dead End

Neuroscience NewsDecember 6, 2016

A new study challenges the neuronal unreliability theory of autism.... Read More...

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Robotic Cleaning Technique Could Automate Neuroscience Research

Neuroscience NewsOctober 25, 2016

A new robotic cleaning technique allows for pipettes used for patch clamp recordings to be used for as many as 11 recordings, researchers report.... Read More...

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Meditation Keeps Emotional Brain in Check

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 29, 2016

Meditation can help people to take their negative emotions, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Motivation to Bully is Regulated by Brain’s Reward Circuits

Neuroscience NewsJune 29, 2016

Researchers report bullying behavior activates primary reward circuits in the brain, making it a pleasurable behavior to a certain subset of individuals.... Read More...

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The Finer Details of Neuronal Communication

Neuroscience NewsJune 23, 2016

Researchers have optimized optical and electrophysiological recordings from single neurons to study axonal excitability with unprecedented detail.... Read More...

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Developmental Changes in Teen Brain Facilitate Recovery from Traumatic Memories: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsMay 25, 2016

The prefrontal cortex goes goes through a rearrangement during adolescence, where it forms a significant number of new connections to the hippocampus, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Giving Astrocytes the Recognition They Deserve

Neuroscience NewsApril 25, 2016

Researchers report on how astrocytes help control the strength of connections between neurons.... Read More...

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Improved Brain Mapping Tool 20 Times More Powerful Than Previous Version

Neuroscience NewsApril 14, 2016

Researchers have developed a new reagent that is able to map neural networks 20 times more efficiently than their previous versions.... Read More...

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Intracellular Recordings Using Nanotower Electrodes

Neuroscience NewsApril 8, 2016

Researchers have developed a new 3D microneedle nanoscale tipped electrode that exceeds the range of conventional nanotube based intracellular devices.... Read More...

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4Hz Oscillations Synchronize Prefrontal Amygdala Circuits During Fear Behavior

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 20, 2016

Researchers show freezing behavior associated with feat is associated with an internally generated brain state that manifests in sustained 4 Hz oscillatory dynamics in the dorsal medial prefrontal cortex-basolateral amygdala circuits.... Read More...

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News

Alzheimer’s Protein Accidentally Transmitted to Patients Via Discontinued Medical Treatments

Santa’s Watching: Threat of Being on Naughty List Doesn’t Work For Many Kids

Researchers Find Roots of Neuropsychiatric Diseases in Developing Brain

Neuroscience

Alzheimer’s Protein Accidentally Transmitted to Patients Via Discontinued Medical Treatments

Researchers Find Roots of Neuropsychiatric Diseases in Developing Brain

Neurology

Alzheimer’s Protein Accidentally Transmitted to Patients Via Discontinued Medical Treatments

Intellectually Active Lifestyle Protects Against Neurodegeneration in Huntington’s

How Teens Deal with Stress May Affect Immune System

AI

Researchers Find Roots of Neuropsychiatric Diseases in Developing Brain

Genetic Changes Associated with Physical Activity

Editing Consciousness: How Bereaved People Control Their Thoughts Without Knowing It

Robotics

Researchers 3D Print Prototype for a ‘Bionic Eye’

Improvement if Humanlike Conversations in Humanoid Robots

Psychology

Santa’s Watching: Threat of Being on Naughty List Doesn’t Work For Many Kids

Researchers Find Roots of Neuropsychiatric Diseases in Developing Brain

Electrophysiology

Brain Plasticity: How Adult Born Neurons Get Wired

A Brain Wide Chemical Signal That Enhances Memory

Autism Brain Response Theory a Dead End

Robotic Cleaning Technique Could Automate Neuroscience Research

Motivation to Bully is Regulated by Brain’s Reward Circuits

The Finer Details of Neuronal Communication

Developmental Changes in Teen Brain Facilitate Recovery from Traumatic Memories: Mouse Study

Giving Astrocytes the Recognition They Deserve

Improved Brain Mapping Tool 20 Times More Powerful Than Previous Version

Intracellular Recordings Using Nanotower Electrodes

4Hz Oscillations Synchronize Prefrontal Amygdala Circuits During Fear Behavior