Neural circuits reveal new insights into how we navigate space and store memories
Researchers led by the University of California, Irvine are the first to reveal how two neural circuits located in the ...
Scientists Have Discovered a Simple Brain Circuit That Controls When You Eat
A study found that a simple brain circuit involving BDNF neurons controls jaw movements and eating behavior, acting like a ...
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24 brain networks kick in when you watch movies, study finds
For many, curling up on the couch with popcorn and a movie means shutting your brain off to relax after a long day. But ...
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Reprogrammed Brain Cells Could Restore Damaged Circuits
Scientists have successfully reprogrammed astroglia, a type of brain support cell, into neurons that mimic specific ...
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Singling out distinct brain regions and mechanisms involved in our ability to pay attention
Trying to send an email at the same time as talking to someone can almost be enough to short-circuit our synapses, leaving us distracted and prone to making mistakes. "The brain is a very large ...
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These 3 neurons may underlie the drive to eat food
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Researchers map brain circuits that signal immediate danger and create memories to help avoid threats
An article published in the journal Current Biology describes experiments that mapped a brain circuit responsible for ...
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HHMI researchers have identified a neural circuit in the subfornical organ that regulates thirst in mice.
Zuker also points out “the behavior of the mouse is independent of learning, experience, or context,” indicating that the thirst-regulating circuit is hard-wired into the brain. Mingyu Ye, another ...