AI Reveals Astrocytes Play a 'Starring' Role in Dynamic Brain Function
A new ¼ø»Æʦapp study shows astrocytes help neurons fire in sync, shaping brain rhythms key for attention, memory and sleep - guiding how groups of neurons work together during high-focus or restful states.
Hope for Brain Cancer: ¼ø»Æʦapp Awarded Grants for Glioblastoma Treatment
¼ø»Æʦapp researchers are pioneering a new approach to treating glioblastoma - a highly aggressive brain cancer with one of the highest mortality rates - by targeting the gene MBLAC1 for the first time.
In Stereo: Neurons Shift Gears Between Thoughts Using Brain Rhythms
An ¼ø»Æʦapp study provides a new understanding of how the brain organizes thoughts for navigation, memory and behavior - offering insights into neurological conditions like epilepsy, Alzheimer's and schizophrenia.
Fixing the Leak: An Opioid Treatment for Dopamine Disorders?
A breakthrough by ¼ø»Æʦapp researchers shows that blocking the kappa opioid receptor improves behavioral deficits tied to ADHD, autism and bipolar disorder, providing a potentially safer yet effective treatment.
¼ø»Æʦapp, Cleveland Clinic Partner to Advance Biomedical Research Training
¼ø»Æʦapp's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Hosts 'Brainy Days' Celebration
¼ø»Æʦapp's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute will celebrate advancements in brain science and health with its annual "Brainy Days" events throughout the month of March.
'Ding-Dong:' A Study Finds Specific Neurons With an Immune Doorbell
¼ø»Æʦapp neuroscientists have identified that the receptor IL-1R1 plays a critical role in enabling neurons to directly communicate with the immune system.
¼ø»Æʦapp's Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., Honored as a Prestigious ASPET Fellow
Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., a highly regarded neuroscientist and pharmacologist, is among an extraordinary group selected by the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.
Dangers of the Metaverse and VR for U.S. Youth Revealed in New Study
A study is one of the first to explore experiencing harm in the metaverse among U.S. youth. Findings show a significant percentage reported experiencing many forms of harm in these spaces including bullying.
Master Copper Regulator Discovery May Offer Alzheimer's Clues
A groundbreaking study by ¼ø»Æʦapp researchers using a tiny roundworm, links the worm gene swip-10 to copper regulation, which could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders.