neurobiology
Shigekazu Nagata Elected President Of Human Frontier Science Program
Osaka University’s Professor Shigekazu Nagata will lead the Human Frontier Science Program in its support of innovative research in the life sciences around the world.
Studying Cell Migration With A Brain-On-A-Chip
Scientists have developed a platform that allowed them to better understand how chemical gradients induce neuron migration.
Different Shades Of Blue: A Closer Look At Depression
Researchers have identified three subtypes of depression, including one that is unresponsive to commonly prescribed anti-depression drugs.
Virtual Avatar Aids Dementia Detection
Researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm that can diagnose dementia based on conversations between elderly individuals and virtual avatars.
How Nerves Send An SOS Signal
A signal that normally triggers cell death has a different meaning in the context of nerve repair, scientists say.
Kenji Doya Receives 2018 Donald O. Hebb Award
The award recognizes Professor Kenji Doya’s achievements in developing artificial neural networks.
Mapping The Neural Circuit Of Innate Fear
Neuroscientists in South Korea have identified a region of the brain called the anterior cingulate cortex as a regulator of the innate fear response.
Fetal Gene Therapy Prevents Gaucher Disease
Using gene therapy on the brains of fetal mice and non-human primates, researchers have managed to prevent a fatal neurodegenerative condition known as Gaucher disease.
Tackling Dementia Using Ultrasound
A research group in Japan has demonstrated that ultrasound applied to the brain could help treat dementia.
