neurobiology
Amino Acid Boosts The Effectiveness Of Brain Cancer Therapy
By adding the highly abundant amino acid taurine to a photosensitizer, researchers have boosted its cancer-killing capabilities.
Isolating Anti-Alzheimer’s Compounds From Traditional Medicine
Japanese scientists have developed a new technique to isolate active therapeutic compounds for Alzheimer's disease from plants.
How The Brain Balances Its Network
A part of the hippocampus called CA2 is responsible for preventing the local brain circuits from becoming hyperactive, study says.
The Brain Beats To An Electric Clock
Surprisingly, it is voltage rather than calcium ions that is synchronized in the region of the brain that controls the circadian rhythm.
How Lasting Memories Form In The Brain
The cells responsible for long-term memories are formed the prefrontal cortex during the initial experience and gradually strengthen over time.
Active Compound From Sleep-Inducing Herb Isolated
Scientists have identified triethylene glycol as the active ingredient of ashwagandha, a sleep-inducing herb used in traditional Indian medicine.
Appetite-Controlling Brain Circuit May Help Explain Stress Eating
Scientists have found that diametric brain circuits switch feeding and drinking behaviors on and off in mice.
Supercomputing Software Speeds Up Brain Simulation
Computational neuroscientists have taken a divide and conquer approach to simulating the complexity of the brain.
When Less Is More For Brain Function
Researchers have found that a reduced supply of an enzyme called Rab4 can increase the density of synapses in the brains of fruit flies.
