When Neurons Are Out of Shape, Antidepressants May Not Work
Altered neuron growth and gene expression may be related to why some depressed individuals do not respond to SSRIs
Brain Cells Called Astrocytes Have an Unexpected Role in Brain “Plasticity”
A new study reports a protein made by astrocytes plays a critical role in brain plasticity by assisting with neural maturation and flexibility.
Widespread Connections Among Neurons Help the Brain Distinguish Smells
Researchers say the randomness of the piriform cortex plays a critical role when it comes to distinguishing between similar odors.
Interconnected Cells in a Dish Let Researchers Study Brain Disease
Using multiple types of cells found in the brain’s hippocampus, Salk researchers modeled how connections between cells go awry in schizophrenia.
Early life experiences influence DNA in the adult brain
Salk scientists discover how maternal behavior changes brain cells in mice
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