In Stereo: Neurons Shift Gears Between Thoughts Using Brain Rhythms
An Â鶹ŮÀÉ 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.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ Hosts Second Annual FairfaxWood Amyloid Related Diseases Summit
Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine recently hosted the summit, bringing together top scientists from North America and Europe to discuss the latest amyloid research and advancements.
Fixing the Leak: An Opioid Treatment for Dopamine Disorders?
A breakthrough by Â鶹ŮÀÉ 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.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Hosts 'Brainy Days' Celebration
Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute will celebrate advancements in brain science and health with its annual "Brainy Days" events throughout the month of March.
Fluorescent Probes Illuminate Cholesterol and Alzheimer's Research
Â鶹ŮÀÉ researchers have developed cutting-edge fluorescent cholesterol probes, which now enable them to visualize cholesterol movement and distribution in live cells with unprecedented detail.
'Ding-Dong:' A Study Finds Specific Neurons With an Immune Doorbell
Â鶹ŮÀÉ neuroscientists have identified that the receptor IL-1R1 plays a critical role in enabling neurons to directly communicate with the immune system.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ'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.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ Adds State-of-the-Art MRI System to Advance Research Capabilities
Â鶹ŮÀÉ has added a new state-of-the-art MRI system to its research infrastructure, marking a transformative step forward for groundbreaking studies in neuroscience, clinical health and medical advancements.
Master Copper Regulator Discovery May Offer Alzheimer's Clues
A groundbreaking study by Â鶹ŮÀÉ 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.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ Ranks Among 'Washington Monthly' Top Public, Private Universities
Â鶹ŮÀÉ has been ranked No. 41 overall among the nation's best public and private universities by Washington Monthly.