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Molecular Neurobiology
Molecular neurobiology is a branch of neuroscience that studies the molecular basis of physiology and disease within the nervous system. This dynamic, multi-disciplinary field encompasses a wide range of topics including genetics, chemical and electrical signaling, development of the nervous system, and how neural circuits process information.
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NOV 15, 2018Drug Discovery & Development
In a publication in Trends in Pharmacological Sciences, a subclass of anti-aging compounds, called geroneuroprotectors ( ...Written By: Nouran AminOCT 16, 2018Genetics & Genomics
Developing therapeutics that will effectively relieve mental illness means understanding what is causing those disorders ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 06, 2018Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers studying cocaine addiction have managed to significantly reduce relapse rates in a preclinical model.Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 02, 2018Neuroscience
When you think about the all of the decisions we make and actions we take during an average day, the ordinary things don ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimMAY 24, 2018Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers made an animal remember something that hadn't happened to it.Written By: Carmen LeitchAPR 22, 2018Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers used CRISPR to alter adult animals instead of changing them from birth; they found something surprising, cha ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAPR 18, 2018Neuroscience
Huntington's disease (HD) is a devastating neurobiological illness that happens at the molecular level in the brain. ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 12, 2018Neuroscience
We've all heard it before, as we age, we stop producing new brain cells. This theory is often cited as the reason co ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 05, 2018Cell & Molecular Biology
Astrocytes are a special type of brain cell; shaped like stars, they are thought to have a critical role in the developm ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 27, 2018Neuroscience
Anxiety is a terrible burden for those who suffer from it. It's different than just fear, and it can be difficult fo ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimMAR 27, 2018Health & Medicine
Eat less, look younger? Well, it's not quite that easy, but there is new research on calorie restriction and aging. ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimMAR 25, 2018Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers have discovered that synapses in the brain strike a balance; as some get larger, others shrink.Written By: Carmen LeitchDEC 30, 2017Cell & Molecular Biology
Scientists have known for many years that mitochondria in the neurons of the brain are linked to brain disorders such as ...Written By: Carmen LeitchDEC 20, 2017Immunology
A new treatment option for heroin and other opioid misuse diminishes the effects of the drugs, providing a new potential ...Written By: Kara MarkerDEC 19, 2017Neuroscience
Huntington's disease is a devastating neurobiological illness that happens at the molecular level in the brain. The ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimDEC 04, 2017Cell & Molecular Biology
Fish oil, made from fatty fish like tuna, salmon, and mackerel, is commonly taken as a supplement for a variety of healt ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 13, 2017Neuroscience
The entire internet is dependent on a user's ability to search for a specific item, website or image and then g ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimNOV 06, 2017Neuroscience
Autism is a neurobiological disorder that can present in hundreds of different ways. Medical experts refer to the " ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimOCT 17, 2017Neuroscience
When it comes to brain function, it’s all about the connections. The brain contains billions of neurons that commu ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimSEP 19, 2017Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers have been searching for the cause of autism for many years, and now eight mutations have been found in a sin ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 31, 2017Neuroscience
Serotonin is an essential neurotransmitter. It's a chemical that regulates some vital functions in the body like moo ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAUG 07, 2017Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers have learned more about an organelle in nerve cells that will have implications for disease research.Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 16, 2017Cell & Molecular Biology
NF2 affects thousands of people. New research could help bring treatment to those patients.Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 10, 2017Cell & Molecular Biology
A natural compound Salk Institute scientists have been studying has been shown to reduce the mental deficits and inflamm ...Written By: Carmen Leitch
NOV 15, 2018
Drug Discovery & Development
In a publication in Trends in Pharmacological Sciences, a subclass of anti-aging compounds, called geroneuroprotectors (
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
OCT 16, 2018
Genetics & Genomics
Developing therapeutics that will effectively relieve mental illness means understanding what is causing those disorders
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 06, 2018
Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers studying cocaine addiction have managed to significantly reduce relapse rates in a preclinical model.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 02, 2018
Neuroscience
When you think about the all of the decisions we make and actions we take during an average day, the ordinary things don
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
MAY 24, 2018
Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers made an animal remember something that hadn't happened to it.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 22, 2018
Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers used CRISPR to alter adult animals instead of changing them from birth; they found something surprising, cha
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 18, 2018
Neuroscience
Huntington's disease (HD) is a devastating neurobiological illness that happens at the molecular level in the brain.
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
APR 12, 2018
Neuroscience
We've all heard it before, as we age, we stop producing new brain cells. This theory is often cited as the reason co
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
APR 05, 2018
Cell & Molecular Biology
Astrocytes are a special type of brain cell; shaped like stars, they are thought to have a critical role in the developm
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 27, 2018
Neuroscience
Anxiety is a terrible burden for those who suffer from it. It's different than just fear, and it can be difficult fo
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
MAR 27, 2018
Health & Medicine
Eat less, look younger? Well, it's not quite that easy, but there is new research on calorie restriction and aging.
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
MAR 25, 2018
Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers have discovered that synapses in the brain strike a balance; as some get larger, others shrink.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 30, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
Scientists have known for many years that mitochondria in the neurons of the brain are linked to brain disorders such as
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 20, 2017
Immunology
A new treatment option for heroin and other opioid misuse diminishes the effects of the drugs, providing a new potential
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
DEC 19, 2017
Neuroscience
Huntington's disease is a devastating neurobiological illness that happens at the molecular level in the brain. The
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
DEC 04, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
Fish oil, made from fatty fish like tuna, salmon, and mackerel, is commonly taken as a supplement for a variety of healt
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 13, 2017
Neuroscience
The entire internet is dependent on a user's ability to search for a specific item, website or image and then g
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
NOV 06, 2017
Neuroscience
Autism is a neurobiological disorder that can present in hundreds of different ways. Medical experts refer to the "
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
OCT 17, 2017
Neuroscience
When it comes to brain function, it’s all about the connections. The brain contains billions of neurons that commu
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
SEP 19, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers have been searching for the cause of autism for many years, and now eight mutations have been found in a sin
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 31, 2017
Neuroscience
Serotonin is an essential neurotransmitter. It's a chemical that regulates some vital functions in the body like moo
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 07, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers have learned more about an organelle in nerve cells that will have implications for disease research.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 16, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
NF2 affects thousands of people. New research could help bring treatment to those patients.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 10, 2017
Cell & Molecular Biology
A natural compound Salk Institute scientists have been studying has been shown to reduce the mental deficits and inflamm
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch