Synapses
Synapses: a bridge between two nerve cells, consisting of a small gap across which impulses pass by in the form of a neurotransmitter.
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APR 03, 2020
Neuroscience
APR 03, 2020
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified how a change in a single amino acid may be linked to symptoms of autism. In partic...
WRITTEN BY:
Annie Lennon
MAR 22, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
MAR 22, 2020
Our bodies run on electricity. Neurons send rapidly fired electrical signals through the brain and limbs constantly, enabling us to think and move....
WRITTEN BY:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 15, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
MAR 15, 2020
Now scientists have learned more about the transport of mRNA in neurons, and the storage and formation of memories....
WRITTEN BY:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 23, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
FEB 23, 2020
Down syndrome impacts around 6,000 live births in the US every year. Around 95% of affected individuals have a type called trisomy 21....
WRITTEN BY:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 14, 2020
Technology
FEB 14, 2020
Scientists at the University of Central Florida are closing the gap between human and machine thinking. According to a study published in the journal...
WRITTEN BY:
Nouran Amin
JAN 19, 2020
Immunology
JAN 19, 2020
A windy road links excessive activity of the “C4” gene to the development of schizophrenia. Researchers begin to study C4 activity as part of n...
WRITTEN BY:
Kara Marker
JAN 17, 2020
Neuroscience
JAN 17, 2020
Approximately 1% of the world’s population have schizophrenia, with 3.2 million Americans having the disorder. Now, for the first time, advanced brai...
WRITTEN BY:
Annie Lennon
DEC 08, 2019
Neuroscience
DEC 08, 2019
Scientists had suspected for some time that living in extreme environmental conditions- such as in harsh climates and in social isolation- may have adverse...
WRITTEN BY:
Annie Lennon
NOV 10, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
NOV 10, 2019
Scientists have found that a drug called rapamycin can help restore blood flow to the brain that is lost during aging....
WRITTEN BY:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 02, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
OCT 02, 2019
As we sleep, our bodies cycle through several stages. One is the REM or rapid eye movement stage, during which most dreams occur....
WRITTEN BY:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 01, 2019
Neuroscience
OCT 01, 2019
The gut and brain communicate - typically through hormones. Throughout the day, your gut releases hormones that travel through the bloodstream and, over the course of about 10 minutes, reach...
WRITTEN BY:
Nina Lichtenberg
JUL 31, 2019
Health & Medicine
JUL 31, 2019
In March, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved ketamine nasal spray to treat depression. Ketamine has gotten a bad rep as an opioid - which it is...
WRITTEN BY:
Nina Lichtenberg
JUL 12, 2019
Neuroscience
JUL 12, 2019
Achieving our goals is not always easy. What if we could increase our chances of making our dreams reality by visualizing nailing that upcoming presentation at work, creating a mental image o...
WRITTEN BY:
Nina Lichtenberg
JUN 22, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
JUN 22, 2019
Some things are just instinct. For example, a mother’s urge to look after her young is generally considered an instinct, as is a spider’s abili...
WRITTEN BY:
Annie Lennon
MAY 05, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
MAY 05, 2019
Researchers may have found a way to develop better therapeutics and test for the diseases, which are difficult to diagnose and treat....
WRITTEN BY:
Carmen Leitch
APR 19, 2019
Cannabis Sciences
APR 19, 2019
If you ask any neurologist they will tell you that the blood brain barrier is a major hurdle when designing drugs that are meant to be delivered into the b...
WRITTEN BY:
Amy Loriaux
APR 09, 2019
Cannabis Sciences
APR 09, 2019
A recent finding suggests that using marijuana to treat morning sickness may actually harm the developing brain of the fetus. This finding was present...
WRITTEN BY:
Amy Loriaux
APR 01, 2019
Cannabis Sciences
APR 01, 2019
Some of you who have been dipping into the marijuana research from time to time may have heard the word "terpenes" come up in the latest sci...
WRITTEN BY:
Amy Loriaux
MAR 17, 2019
Health & Medicine
MAR 17, 2019
As medicine turns away from treatment and towards prevention, diagnostic tools have become a focus of researchers. The earlier disease can be detected the...
WRITTEN BY:
Abbie Arce
FEB 26, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
FEB 26, 2019
Neurons usually communicate through synapses. But now scientists have found a new way for signals to move in the brain....
WRITTEN BY:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 25, 2019
Neuroscience
FEB 25, 2019
In the largest planned study to examine the effects of a new Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is underway. It will involve 40 sites across the country. Some of...
WRITTEN BY:
Amy Loriaux
FEB 14, 2019
Cannabis Sciences
FEB 14, 2019
There is a growing consensus among scientists that adolescents who use marijuana are at risk for developing mood disorders when they are older....
WRITTEN BY:
Amy Loriaux
FEB 13, 2019
Immunology
FEB 13, 2019
A physical interaction between two types of immune cells that plays an essential role in the early fight against dengue virus infection has been observed for the first time....
WRITTEN BY:
Nicholas Breehl
FEB 11, 2019
Neuroscience
FEB 11, 2019
Apparently, the spinal cord has been pretty underrated. It pops up when neuroscience students learn about basic reflexes, such as removing your hand from a...
WRITTEN BY:
Amy Loriaux
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