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Study identifies specialized immune cells that sculpt inhibitory neurons to regulate brain wiring

From the bark of a puppy to the patter of rain against the window, our brains receive countless signals every second. Most of the time, we tune out inconsequential cues--the buzz of a fly, the soft rustle of leaves in the tree--and pay attention to important ones--the sound of a car horn, a bang on the door.

7 Jul 2021

Brain cells snap DNA strands in numerous locations to make memories

The urgency to remember a dangerous experience requires the brain to make a series of potentially dangerous moves: Neurons and other brain cells snap open their DNA in numerous locations--more than previously realized, according to a new study--to provide quick access to genetic instructions for the mechanisms of memory storage.

6 Jul 2021

New drug candidate may reduce anxiety-like behavior in mice

Anxiety, commonly termed as a feeling of fear, dread, and restlessness, is a perfectly normal reaction to stressful situations. However, a state of heightened anxiety, which is the reality for thousands of people who struggle to cope with these feelings, is called anxiety disorder.

29 Jun 2021

New study provides important clue to understand brain disorders

The brain's neurons tend to get most of the scientific attention, but a set of cells around them called astrocytes - literally, star-shaped cells - are increasingly being viewed as crucial players in guiding a brain to become properly organized.

25 Jun 2021

Turning down glial genes can help mitigate Huntington's disease pathogenesis

The brain is not a passive recipient of injury or disease. Research has shown that when neurons die and disrupt the natural flow of information they maintain with other neurons, the brain compensates by redirecting communications through other neuronal networks.

24 Jun 2021

Study offers a deeper understanding of the molecular basis for schizophrenia

A study conducted by a group of Brazilian researchers contributes to a deeper understanding of the molecular basis for schizophrenia, and potentially to the development of more specific and effective treatments for the disease.

8 Jun 2021

New study sheds light on complex brain process that helps learn and form new memories

Making memories involves more than seeing friends or taking photos. The brain constantly adapts to new information and stores memories by building connections among neurons, called synapses. How neurons do this--reaching out arm-like dendrites to communicate with other neurons--requires a ballet of genes, signaling molecules, cellular scaffolding and protein-building machinery.

19 Apr 2021

Marshall University researcher awarded $399,600 NIH grant to study sex differences in brain development

W. Christopher Risher, Ph.D., an assistant professor of biomedical sciences at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, has been awarded a $399,600 grant from the National Institutes of Health for his research on the differences in brain development between males and females.

12 Apr 2021

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Study identifies specialized immune cells that sculpt inhibitory neurons to regulate brain wiring

Brain cells snap DNA strands in numerous locations to make memories

New drug candidate may reduce anxiety-like behavior in mice

New study provides important clue to understand brain disorders

Turning down glial genes can help mitigate Huntington's disease pathogenesis

Study offers a deeper understanding of the molecular basis for schizophrenia

New study sheds light on complex brain process that helps learn and form new memories

Marshall University researcher awarded $399,600 NIH grant to study sex differences in brain development

Researchers provide experimental evidence for synaptic plasticity in the human brain

Virginia Tech neuroscientist uses NIH grant to understand astrocytic processes in the healthy brain

Study investigates how neurons construct synapses of different strengths

Inhibition of complement disrupts neurodegeneration, improves cognitive function in TBI patients

New, revolutionary theory for understanding brain and memory function

AI-based 3D holographic microscopy found to be better at analyzing cancer immunotherapy

Researchers measure baseline activity of single neurons

New molecular tool can be used to study single synapses of neurons

New GPUs allow desktop PC to simulate brain models of almost unlimited size

Inflammation of the brain gray matter decreases nerve-cell activity in mouse model

Size of synapses determines the strength of information transmission

Study: Oligodendrocytes play key role in the distribution of energy-rich molecules

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