neurobiology
How Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease Hide Their Forgetfulness
A research group at Kumamoto University, Japan, has found that patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease often engage in face-saving behaviour to hide their loss of memory.
Mutations That Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have discovered a specific gene mutation that reduces the buildup of amyloid-beta plaques in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease.
The Pause Button Inside The Brain
Using optogenetics, researchers in Japan have demonstrated how the activity of specific neurons in the brain allow mice to prioritize their responses to the environment.
How Transient Synapses Shape The Brain
Researchers in Japan have revealed that subplate neurons form transient synapses with newborn neurons and send signals to control their migration.
Bassoon Gene Linked To Rare Brain Disorder
A team of Japanese scientists has discovered that a mutation in the bassoon gene causes a type of brain disorder characterized by impaired motor and cognitive functions.
How Immune Cells Help Wire The Brain
Contrary to the general consensus that the brain is an immune privileged site, researchers have shown that a specific group of immune cells are required for the maturation of neurons.
Visualizing The Human Brain In 3D
Scientists have developed a method to obtain high resolution, three-dimensional images of the human brain.
Tracking Human Brain Development During Gestation
Using single-cell RNA sequencing, scientists have mapped the development of the prefrontal cortex of the human brain from eight to 26 weeks of gestation.
Discovering The Brain’s Secret ‘Gardener’
A team of researchers from the University of Tokyo have discovered a molecule involved in the ‘pruning’ of neuronal synapses, with implications for neurological disorders.
