Novel molecular mechanisms forge retinal neuron identity
Researchers have identified a key protein that acts as a master switch in determining the final identity of specialized neurons…
Category: Neuroscience
Bioinformatics data reveals potential spinal cord regeneration therapy
Bioinformatics points to Thiorphan as a potential spinal cord regeneration therapy, showing increased neurite outgrowth in cultured adult human neurons
Scientists map how NMDA receptors control signaling, showing cryo-EM images of gates that can stay fully open or partially open, aided by 24S-hydroxycholesterol
Scientists have identified novel neural circuits that are modulated by a popular class of drugs used for diabetes and obesity,…
Oxytocin synchronizes heartbeat and breathing via a new neural pathway
Oxytocin links heartbeat and breathing through a newly identified neural pathway, revealing how this hormone coordinates autonomic functions in the body
Altering neuronal DNA packaging switches mouse memories on or off
Scientists have successfully demonstrated that memories can be selectively turned on or off by altering the epigenetic packaging of DNA…
Sleep-deprived attention lapses coincide with pulsatile CSF waves washing through the brain, revealing a sleep-like maintenance cycle intruding into wakefulness
Scientists pinpoint tipping point for rapid sleep onset
Scientists identify an abrupt tipping point in sleep onset, predicting the exact moment with 98% accuracy from EEG data in over 1,000 volunteers across nights
Online Tai Chi alleviates chronic knee pain
A new study reveals that an online Tai Chi program can significantly reduce chronic knee pain and improve physical function…
Distinct brain features may identify football players at risk for trauma
New research reveals that subtle, distinct features in the brains of football players, identifiable on MRI scans, may help predict…