Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Neurons

Controlling the activity of neurons using photons as neurotransmitters

Replacing chemical neurotransmitters with photons.

A new circuit model provides new insights into brain function

A groundbreaking computational model of the thalamic microcircuit in the mouse brain.

Astrocyte cells are critical for learning skilled movements, study

When astrocyte function is disrupted, neurons in the brain’s motor cortex struggle to execute the motion.

The star-shaped cells in brain may be information regulators

Guiding information in the brain.

Flexible working memory is enabled by “spatial computing”

Routine tasks require working memory to remember rules & content for each instance.

New bio-inspired neural network holds dramatically more memories

What makes a neural network remember?

How to awaken neural stem cells and reactivate them?

Scientists have discovered the importance of cell metabolism in this process.

Organoid intelligence: A revolutionary path to drive computing forward

The many possible applications of this research urge the strategic development of OI.

How the brain’s recycling system breaks down in Parkinson’s Disease?

The discovery could change the focus of Parkinson’s Disease treatment.

Neuronal activity is affected by temperature changes in the brain

Researchers have discovered that stimulation devices can change the temperature within the brain.

The disrupted flow of brain fluid may underlie neurodevelopmental disorders

New imaging technique reveals circulation patterns in the developing brain.

Scientists discovered an active compound in mushrooms that boosts nerve growth

Mushrooms magnify memory by boosting nerve growth.

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