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Wed, 17 Jan 2024 01:01:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://neurosciencenews.com/files/2020/08/cropped-Neuroscience-News-Site-Icon-512-comp-32x32.jpg https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-topics/electrophysiology/ 32 32 https://neurosciencenews.com/neural-netowrk-connectivity-25472/ https://neurosciencenews.com/neural-netowrk-connectivity-25472/#comments Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:22:03 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=99479 A groundbreaking study by physicists and neuroscientists reveals that the connectivity among neurons stems from universal networking principles, not just biological specifics. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/neural-netowrk-connectivity-25472/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/death-brain-neuroscience-25356/ https://neurosciencenews.com/death-brain-neuroscience-25356/#comments Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:15:09 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=98960 Researchers have made significant strides in understanding the neurological process of dying. Their study reveals that during anoxia, or oxygen deprivation, the brain undergoes a series of changes, including a massive release of glutamate and a surge in gamma and beta waves, potentially linked to near-death experiences. This is followed by a 'wave of death' - a high-amplitude wave marking the transition towards total cessation of brain activity. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/death-brain-neuroscience-25356/feed/ 3 https://neurosciencenews.com/neurral-pathways-25146/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:03:50 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=98032 Researchers used the simple worm, Caenorhabditis elegans, to gain profound insights into how neural information flows in the brain. Using advanced techniques like optogenetics, they visually tracked signal flow in real-time, neuron by neuron, to chart its pathways. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/psychological-loss-brain-23962/ https://neurosciencenews.com/psychological-loss-brain-23962/#comments Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:27:28 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=97185 Psychological loss, be it from job loss or the death of a loved one, affects well-being immensely, yet its molecular mechanism in the brain remains enigmatic. Researchers utilized the method of enrichment removal (ER) to discern these elusive processes. The study spotlighted a specific brain area central to psychological loss and unveiled potential molecular targets to mitigate its adverse effects. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/psychological-loss-brain-23962/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/attention-chemical-brain-23961/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:13:54 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=97181 Researchers have unveiled the brain's chemical mechanism behind our attention span. Historically, the neurotransmitter acetylcholine was considered the sole regulator of attention. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/ltp-camk2-learning-memory-23858/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:46:53 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=96646 Researchers overturned three decades of scientific consensus about the role of LTP (Long-Term Potentiation) in memory and learning. The team discovered that it's not the enzymatic actions of CaMKII that are needed for LTP, but its structural functions. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/ion-channel-gating-model-23738/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 21:03:03 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=96018 Researchers developed an intelligent model system to understand the complex functioning of ion channels, crucial for many cellular processes. The study focused on the inwardly rectifying potassium channel Kir2. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/neural-electric-memory-23691/ https://neurosciencenews.com/neural-electric-memory-23691/#comments Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:09:03 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=95808 Electric fields, generated by neural activity, play a crucial role in coordinating brain functions, akin to a conductor leading an orchestra. As animals engaged in working memory games, the researchers observed that information across two vital brain regions was coordinated by the emerging electric field. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/neural-electric-memory-23691/feed/ 2 https://neurosciencenews.com/memory-encoding-electrical-fields-23598/ https://neurosciencenews.com/memory-encoding-electrical-fields-23598/#comments Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:19:10 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=95355 Our brains have been likened to an orchestra, with neurons as musicians creating a symphony of thought and memory. A recent study reveals the conductor behind this symphony: electric fields. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/memory-encoding-electrical-fields-23598/feed/ 2 https://neurosciencenews.com/hippocampal-neuron-function-genetics-23307/ Mon, 22 May 2023 17:17:36 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=93965 Neurons in the hippocampus vary in function depending on their exact genetic identity. The study revealed these neurons, once believed to be homogeneous, are quite diverse and encode task-related information differently based on their location. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/cytoelectric-coupling-neuroscience-23306/ Mon, 22 May 2023 16:57:17 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=93961 Scientists present a hypothesis dubbed "Cytoelectric Coupling" suggesting electrical fields within the brain can manipulate neuronal sub-cellular components, optimizing network stability and efficiency. They propose these fields allow neurons to tune the information processing network down to the molecular level. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/neuron-material-transfer-23040/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:45:33 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=92557 Study reveals how oligodendrocyte-lineage cells transfer cell material to neurons in mouse brains. The new understanding opens the door for the development of novel therapies for a range of neurodegenerative disorders.]]>