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Changing the Channel: Study Sheds New Light on a Promising Antidepressant

A newly revealed mechanism of ketamine’s action on potassium channels in neurons may lead to improved therapies for depression

Study Examines Why the Memory of Fear Is Seared into Our Brains

Neuroscientists have been studying the formation of fear memories in the emotional hub of the brain -- the amygdala -- and think they have a mechanism.

Component for Brain-Inspired Computing

A new material enables creating electronic circuits that emulate the human brain. They are supposed to increase the efficiency of machine learning.

Texas A&M Institute For Neuroscience Receives $1.25 Million NIH Training Grant

The institute's chair says the grant is a unique opportunity for Texas A&M to advance the careers of a diverse research workforce in neuroscience.

Deciphering the Brain and How the Visual System Processes Information

First Step: Understanding Gap Junctions in the Retina and Elsewhere

New Research Center Focused on Brain-Body Relationship Established at MIT

K. Lisa Yang Brain-Body Center to investigate the brain’s complex relationship with other body systems.

Is It Neuroscience? Chemistry? Art? Wulff Lecture Shows Versatility, Diversity in Materials Science

Professor Polina Anikeeva’s innovation in the treatment of neurological disorders highlights the interdisciplinary nature of her field.

Psychiatric Symptoms in Alzheimer´s Disease

In addition to memory problems and other cognitive symptoms, most people with Alzheimer’s disease also suffer from mental health issues.

Brain Folds Formed During Foetal Stage Could Affect Onset of Dementia

Frontotemporal dementia begins relatively early compared to other forms of dementia.

Brain Imaging Shows What Happens When We Question Fake News

Misinformation on social media may seem like an intractable problem

A Strong Saline Solution Can Boost the Delivery of Morphine and Other Drugs to the Spinal Cord

A study conducted at the University of Helsinki investigated how the glymphatic system of the brain can be utilised in the delivery of morphine to the spinal cord to increase the effectiveness of pain relief.

How it Works: The Protein that Stimulates Muscle Growth

Research Findings May Help Identify Drug Targets for Neuromuscular Disorders

Five Diseases Attack Language Areas in Brain

Each condition causes a different type of language impairment in primary progressive aphasia (PPA)

The Pandemic Put University Students’ Study Engagement to the Test and Greatly Increased Burnout

Researchers at the University of Helsinki investigated the wellbeing of University students by conducting three surveys during the pandemic.

Fetal Exposure to Drugs May Affect Infants’ Brain Development

New study demonstrates that in utero exposure to mother’s antiepileptic or antidepressant medication may affect development of the newborn brain networks.

Large Studies Reveal Genes That Dramatically Influence Schizophrenia Risk

International research consortia have analyzed common and rare DNA variants in hundreds of thousands of people, revealing clearest genetic signals yet for schizophrenia risk.

Psychiatric Symptoms in Alzheimer´s Disease

In addition to memory problems and other cognitive symptoms, most people with Alzheimer’s disease also suffer from mental health issues.

Large studies reveal genes that dramatically influence schizophrenia risk

International research consortia have analyzed common and rare DNA variants in hundreds of thousands of people, revealing clearest genetic signals yet for schizophrenia risk.

New MRI probe can reveal more of the brain’s inner workings

Tracing connections between neuron populations could help researchers map brain circuits that underlie behavior and perception.

Scientists discover new mechanism involved in learning and memory

What happens inside neurons when we memorize a password or learn the cello?