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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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·February 25, 2020·3 min read

Shining new light on the actions of key neurotransmitter in the brain

GABA can selectively regulate the excitability of neurons.

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·February 19, 2020·5 min read

Altered potassium levels in neurons may cause mood swings in bipolar disorder

Increased 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.

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·February 6, 2020·3 min read

Brain tissue stiffness is crucial for neurogenesis

Researchers define the proteome of neural stem cell niches and the entire set of expressed proteins. The findings shed light on key regulators of neurogenesis.

Auditory Neuroscience Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·January 28, 2020·3 min read

Mouse brain region processes sound and motion at the same time

Movement and sound are processed simultaneously in the inferior colliculus, a new mouse study reveals.

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·January 12, 2020·4 min read

Neurons’ energy organelle protected from damage linked to ALS & Alzheimer’s

Researchers 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.

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Electrophysiology Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·January 12, 2020·4 min read

A molecular switch for repairing central nervous system disorders

A 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.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Visual Neuroscience

·January 12, 2020·5 min read

How do fruit flies see in color?

Researchers have identified a circuit in the brains of fruit flies, which enables them to see in color. The network is similar to that which allows human color vision. The findings could help in the development of AI technologies.

Electrophysiology Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·January 9, 2020·4 min read

Rejuvenating the brain: More stem cells improve learning and memory of old mice

Critical aspects of hippocampal function can be reversed in old age, or compensated for throughout life, with the help of neural stem cells.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·October 7, 2019·5 min read

Brain tunes itself to criticality, maximizing information processing

Criticality in the brain was linked to inhibitory neurons imposing and organizing the computational dynamics.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·October 1, 2019·4 min read

Researcher records neurons to understand cognition

Neurons in the pre-supplementary motor area play a critical role in visual search.

Electrophysiology Featured Neurology Neuroscience Pain Psychology

·September 26, 2019·4 min read

Molecular link between chronic pain and depression revealed

Inhibitory inputs to the neural circuit between the dorsolateral bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (dlBNST) to the ventral tegmental area (VTA) increase when a person is in chronic pain. This alteration is mediated by enhanced corticotropin-releasing factor signaling within the dlBNST, leading to suppression of the mesolimbic dopaminergic system. The result is depressive mood and anhedonia associated with chronic pain.