neuroscience
Mice Survive Without “Essential” Enzyme
Thought to be essential for cholesterol transport, scientists have now found that mice can survive without the TSPO gene.
Tapping On Astrocytes To Drive Dopaminergic Neurons
Astrocytes play an important role in the differentiation of stem cells into dopaminergic neurons through the synthesis of bFGF.
Reducing Anxiety With Brain Stimulation
Just 20 minutes of brain stimulation could help reduce the unhelpful patterns of attention associated with high levels of anxiety, study says.
Optogenetics Reveals Memory Formation Clues
Understanding the formation of fearful memories could lead to better treatments for conditions such as anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.
When Synaptic Adhesion Malfunctions
Scientists have determined the structural basis of synaptic adhesion molecule function, paving the way for a better understanding of diseases like obsessive compulsive disorder.
Moving From Panic To Avoidance
Brain activity in a region known as the habenula is required for learning to avoid threatening situations in zebrafish.
Kisspeptins Linked To Male Brains & Female Fertility
Previously known to regulate female fertility, kisspeptin has now been shown to be involved in molding male brains.
Grafted Neurons Produce Dopamine
Scientists are one step closer to a stem-cell based treatment for Parkinson's disease, with the demonstration that transplanted cells can produce dopamine.
Keeping The Brain Stable While Learning
A mathematical model has helped scientists resolve a decades-old paradox of how the brain remains stable while learning new information.
