A new study reveals that astrocytes—star-shaped support cells traditionally viewed as passive partners of neurons—play a ...
This study investigates neurophysiological mechanisms underlying corticospinal excitability and sensorimotor cortical activity in response to neuroplasticity-priming interventions. We use non-invasive ...
Researchers discover that KCNQ2/3 potassium channels must be functional to reach their proper location in the brain, with major implications for treating epilepsy.
The brain never rests: even during deep sleep or under anesthesia, it maintains rhythmic electrical activity known as slow oscillations. A team from the Sensory-motor Processing by Subcortical Areas ...
Astrocytes in the cerebellum trigger a shift in GABA signaling during late adolescence, enabling adult-level motor coordination.
In a study published in Science Advances, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers led by Kasey Brida and Jeremy Day, Ph.D., report that the secreted glycoprotein reelin is a marker for those ...
Nocturnal rats are active at night and accumulate fatigue toward dawn. Using optogenetic stimulation of cortical neurons and simultaneous local field potential (LFP) recordings, the study revealed ...