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MPFI researchers identify synaptic logic for connections between two brain hemispheres

Researchers at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience have developed a new combination of technologies that allows them to identify the functional properties of individual synapses that link the two hemispheres and determine how they are arranged within a neuron's dendritic field.

21 Jan 2019

Scientists reveal new mechanism that could lead to specific treatment of strokes and seizures

The ideal drug is one that only affects the exact cells and neurons it is designed to treat, without unwanted side effects.

21 Jan 2019

How Patch Clamp Technology Can Benefit Ion Channel Research

Learn how patch clamp technology meets high-throughput to benefit ion channel research in this interview with Tim and James, Nanion.

From Nanion Technologies 16 Jan 2019

Study: Induced neuronal cells derived from fibroblasts are similar to neurons in the brain

The incidence of some neurological diseases--especially those related to aging, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases--is increasing

16 Jan 2019

Study points to potential new biomarker and drug target for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Research led by stem cell scientists at Harvard University points to a potential new biomarker and drug target for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a neurological disease that is extremely difficult to diagnose and treat.

16 Jan 2019

Neurobiologists uncover key component of how the human brain marks time

With a little help from HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm," University of California, Irvine neurobiologists have uncovered a key component of how the human brain marks time.

15 Jan 2019

Fluorescence Microscopy: Choosing the Right lllumination System

In this interview from SfN 2018, Michelle Gal explains the fluorescence illumination systems for fluorescence microscopy, offered by Excelitas technologies.

From Excelitas Technologies 11 Jan 2019

Pitt study delves deeper into how electrical stimulation activates neurons

Electrical stimulation of the brain is common practice in neuroscience research and is an increasingly common and effective clinical therapy for a variety of neurological disorders. However, there is limited understanding of why this treatment works at the neural level.

8 Jan 2019

New wireless and battery-free implant to control targeted neuron groups

University of Arizona biomedical engineering professor Philipp Gutruf is first author on the paper Fully implantable, optoelectronic systems for battery-free, multimodal operation in neuroscience research, published in Nature Electronics.

3 Jan 2019

Hyperactive immune system implicated in aging brain disorders

In a study of fruit flies, NIH scientists suggested that the body's immune system may play a critical role in the damage caused by aging brain disorders. The results are based on experiments in which the researchers altered the activity of Cdk5, a gene that preclinical studies have suggested is important for early brain development and may be involved in neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

2 Jan 2019

Study identifies possible new strategies to treat silent seizures in children

As early as 3 months of age, infants with a severe form of epilepsy called Dravet syndrome start having convulsive seizures, during which their arms and legs jerk repeatedly. As they become toddlers, another type of seizure begins to appear.

2 Jan 2019

Neuroscientists decipher how brain circuits optimize themselves

Human beings, like other animals, possess an enormous learning capacity that allows for the apprehension of new sensory information to master new skills or to adapt to an ever-changing environment.

2 Jan 2019

Salk scientists show how brain cells filter information in groups

When we perceive the world around us, certain objects appear to be more noticeable than others, depending on what we do. For example, when we view a forest-covered mountain from a distance, the forest looks like a large green carpet. But as we get closer, we start noticing the individual trees, and the forest fades to the background.

2 Jan 2019

Genetically diverse mouse models improves usability for precision medicine for Alzheimer's

Incorporating genetic diversity into a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease resulted in greater overlap with the genetic, molecular and clinical features of this pervasive human disease, according to a study funded by the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health.

28 Dec 2018

Researchers discover key mechanism in the brain that enables us to rapidly focus attention

University of Queensland researchers have discovered a key mechanism in the brain that may underlie our ability to rapidly focus attention.

28 Dec 2018

New study reveals twist in how intoxication happens

As New Year's Eve approaches, many people will experience the familiar buzz that comes from imbibing a favorite cocktail or glass of wine.

27 Dec 2018

Scientists uncover direct link between brain cell size and IQ level

Scientists working within the Human Brain Project have for the first time uncovered a direct relation between brain cell size and IQ level.

21 Dec 2018

Advanced stem cell approach could help fight Parkinson's disease

Scientists have taken a key step towards improving an emerging class of treatments for Parkinson's disease.

20 Dec 2018

New drug could significantly slow progression of ALS, shows research

A new drug could significantly slow the progression of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, according to new research by University of Alberta biologists. Current treatments slow progression of the degenerative disease by only a few months, and these findings could revolutionize the treatment of patients suffering from ALS, extending and improving quality of life.

18 Dec 2018

New compound blocks genetic cause of familial ALS and frontotemporal dementia

Since the ice bucket challenge went viral in 2014, raising awareness and funding for ALS research, scientists have learned much about a disease that disconnects muscles from nerves, leading to muscle atrophy and eventual death. Their ultimate goal is to create medications capable of stopping ALS in its tracks.

18 Dec 2018

Neuron News and Research

MPFI researchers identify synaptic logic for connections between two brain hemispheres

Scientists reveal new mechanism that could lead to specific treatment of strokes and seizures

How Patch Clamp Technology Can Benefit Ion Channel Research

Study: Induced neuronal cells derived from fibroblasts are similar to neurons in the brain

Study points to potential new biomarker and drug target for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Neurobiologists uncover key component of how the human brain marks time

Fluorescence Microscopy: Choosing the Right lllumination System

Pitt study delves deeper into how electrical stimulation activates neurons

New wireless and battery-free implant to control targeted neuron groups

Hyperactive immune system implicated in aging brain disorders

Study identifies possible new strategies to treat silent seizures in children

Neuroscientists decipher how brain circuits optimize themselves

Salk scientists show how brain cells filter information in groups

Genetically diverse mouse models improves usability for precision medicine for Alzheimer's

Researchers discover key mechanism in the brain that enables us to rapidly focus attention

New study reveals twist in how intoxication happens

Scientists uncover direct link between brain cell size and IQ level

Advanced stem cell approach could help fight Parkinson's disease

New drug could significantly slow progression of ALS, shows research

New compound blocks genetic cause of familial ALS and frontotemporal dementia

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