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·September 12, 2022·7 min read

How Visual Information Travels From the Retina to the Midbrain

Neurons in the midbrain receive strong, specific synaptic input from retinal ganglion cells, but only from a small number of the sensory neurons.

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·September 12, 2022·4 min read

Anti-diarrhea Medication May Help Treat Core Autism Symptoms

Loperamide, a common anti-diarrhea medication, could help treat core symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder. The drug activates the μ-opioid receptor, helping to improve social behaviors.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·September 9, 2022·5 min read

Jumping Gene Found to Be Strongly Linked to Depression, Fear, and Anxiety

The TOB gene plays a significant role in reducing depression, anxiety, and fear in mouse models. The findings could have positive implications for developing new treatments for disorders associated with psychiatric stress.

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·September 8, 2022·4 min read

Bird Neurons Use Three Times Less Glucose Than Mammalian Neurons

Neurons in the brains of birds are more energy efficient than in mammalian brains.

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·September 6, 2022·6 min read

How the Brain Focuses on What’s in Mind

Rhythmic bursts of activity in the prefrontal cortex reduce variability as an animal focuses on a task.

This map shows where the samples were found

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 6, 2022·5 min read

DNA in Viking Poop Sheds New Light on 55,000-Year-Old Relationship Between Gut Companions

Stool samples taken from Viking latrines allowed researchers to map the genome of the Whipworm parasite. The study maps the parasite's global spread and relationship with human beings.

This is a diagram of how sunlight affects the SCN and helps control circadian rhythm

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·September 5, 2022·4 min read

How Changes in Length of Day Change the Brain and Subsequent Behavior

Neurons in the suprachiasmatic nucleus coordinate to adapt to different lengths of daylight, changing at cellular and network levels. The neurons changed in mix and expression of dopamine, altering brain activity and subsequently daily routine behaviors.

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·September 3, 2022·6 min read

Steroids Linked to Structural and Volume Changes in Brain White and Grey Matter

Steroids prescribed for a range of inflammatory conditions alter the structure and volume of grey and white matter in the brain. The findings shed light on why people who use medical steroids may experience psychological problems, including anxiety, mania, and depression.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·September 2, 2022·5 min read

Circadian Rhythm Disruption Found to Be Common Among Mental Health Disorders

Circadian rhythm disruption is a psychopathological factor shared by a broad range of mental illnesses.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Pain

·August 31, 2022·5 min read

Old Cancer Drugs Hint at New Ways to Beat Chronic Pain

Repurposing drugs used in the treatment of lung cancer could offer hope for symptom relief for patients suffering from chronic pain.

This shows neurons in the laternal habenula

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·August 31, 2022·5 min read

Tiny Brain Area Controls Work for Rewards

The lateral habenula is responsible for determining whether an animal is willing to work for rewards, and when it will stop working.

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·August 31, 2022·4 min read

Excessive Blue Light From Our Gadgets May Accelerate the Aging Process

Excessive exposure to blue light emitted from modern technology such as cell phones, TVs, and computer screens, impacts our basic cellular function and can accelerate aging, a new study reveals.