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Gazing into the mind’s eye with mice – how neuroscientists are seeing human vision more clearly
Gazing into the mind’s eye with mice – how neuroscientists are seeing human vision more clearly Mice have complex visual systems that can help neuroscientists understand how vision works in humans, including how individual brain cells communicate and work together to create a mental picture of the visual world. Research has shown that mice are […]
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A unique brain cell may hold the key to Alzheimer’s disorientation
A unique brain cell may hold the key to Alzheimer’s disorientation A unique brain cell type has been discovered that may hold the key to understanding Alzheimer’s disorientation. The retrosplenial cortex, a brain region linked to spatial orientation, contains specialized neurons that can encode an individual’s sense of direction at all times. These neurons are […]
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Binge drinking brake found in mouse brains, offering future path to treating alcohol abuse – new research
Binge drinking brake found in mouse brains, offering future path to treating alcohol abuse – new research Researchers have identified a small cluster of neurons in the medial orbitofrontal cortex that play a key role in suppressing binge drinking behavior. The discovery was made using a genetically modified mouse model that allowed researchers to map […]
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