Optogenetic inactivation of CRF neurons in the central nucleus of the amygdala decreases escalation of alcohol consumption and intensity of withdrawal in rodent models of alcoholism. The findings suggest a potential target for treating excessive drinking in alcohol use disorder. Source Author: neurosciencenews – robotics Date/time: 19th March 2019, 03:02
A new study sheds light on how our sense of smell is affected by the decrease of neurons in our noses as we age. Source Author: neurosciencenews – robotics Date/time: 27th February 2019, 15:02
A new study challenges the assumption of many scientists, that the most active neurons involved in complex activity are also the most important in controlling behavior. Source Author: neurosciencenews – robotics Date/time: 27th February 2019, 09:03
By optimizing neurons with CRISPR gene editing technology, researchers will have new ways to study genetic influences on brain health and disease, a new study reports. Source Author: neurosciencenews – robotics Date/time: 26th February 2019, 09:02
Researchers at MIT have developed a new neuroimaging technique that can track signaling processes inside neurons. The MRI sensor will enable researchers to identify the roles neurons play in different types of behavior. Source Author: neurosciencenews – robotics Date/time: 23rd February 2019, 03:04
