SFN 2015
Software stitches brain snapshots into seamless 3-D image
A computer program called NeuronStitcher can quickly and accurately sew a series of brain scans into a three-dimensional rendering.
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Society for Neuroscience 2015
October 2015
SFN 2015
Vasopressin blocker improves social deficits in rat autism model
A drug that blocks the function of the hormone vasopressin improves social interactions and memory in rats that model autism.
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SFN 2015
Blue light used for optogenetics may have off-target effects
Tiny pulses of blue light dampen the expression of inflammatory genes in microglia, and may cause unplanned effects when using optogenetics.
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Drug rescues learning deficits in Rett syndrome mouse
A new drug that targets a molecule involved in learning reverses some cognitive difficulties in a mouse model of Rett syndrome.
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SFN 2015
Expression of mouse genes can vary by sex, strain
Patterns of gene expression in the brain vary dramatically between male and female mice — a finding that highlights the hazards of using only male mice to study complex disorders.
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For studying social cognition, two heads better than one
A brain scanner that simultaneously measures brain activity in two people holds promise for capturing social interactions and nonverbal communication.
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SFN 2015
Homemade ‘Miniscope’ lights up firing neurons in mobile mice
A miniature microscope made from cheap, ‘off-the-shelf’ parts can track firing neurons in the brains of freely moving mice.
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SFN 2015
Immune molecule does double duty as social manager
An immune molecule that helps defend people from infection with viruses or bacteria may also keep brain activity in check, allowing people to be social.
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SFN 2015
Network analysis may help grapple with autism’s diversity
Characterizing the interaction between brain networks that govern attention and reward may help classify subgroups of people with autism.
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SFN 2015
Excitatory neurons may underlie some aspects of Rett syndrome
Mice that lack the Rett gene in a subset of neurons that activate neural circuits develop tremor and anxiety-like behaviors, two characteristics of the syndrome.