neuroscience
The (White) Matter Of Insomnia
Insomnia may cause abnormalities in the white matter of the brain, including one region which regulates consciousness, sleep and alertness.
Fight Or Flight? It’s All In Your Head
A structure deep in the brains of zebrafish contains two neural circuits that influence whether a fight for dominance will be won or lost.
How Does The Brain Perceive Optical Illusions?
Optical illusions like the Pinna illusion activates the medial superior temporal area in the brain, which represents illusory rotation as if it were real rotary motion.
The Electrifying Effect Of Astrocytes On Depression
The benefits of stimulating the brain with an electrical current to reduce depressive symptoms come from its effects on astrocytes, not neurons.
Gene Linked To Autism Found
Researchers have identified that the PX-RICS gene is responsible for autism found in more than half of patients with Jacobsen syndrome.
Lost Memories Retrieved With Optogenetics
Stimulating brain cells with light helps to restore memories in mice that had Alzheimer's disease-associated memory loss.
Toe Taste Sensors Help Flies Find Food
Blocking the sweet taste receptors in the legs of fruit flies interferes with their feeding behavior, scientists say.
Identified: Cocaine’s Targets Downstream Of Dopamine
Researchers have observed the behavior of dopamine in mice that were given cocaine, which activated a signaling pathway that was previously unknown.
Physiotherapy Reorganizes The Brain For Post-Stroke Recovery
Activating the cortex-to-red nucleus pathway with physical rehabilitation helps rats recover after a stroke, possibly by reorganizing damaged brain circuits.
