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Plugging invisible gaps in the synaptic connectome
Two new maps of the roundworm nervous system detail how neurons communicate with short proteins called neuropeptides outside synapses.
Plugging invisible gaps in the synaptic connectome
Controlling neurons with ultrasound: Q&A with Sreekanth Chalasani
The new method, called sonogenetics, noninvasively manipulates neural circuits in mice.
Controlling neurons with ultrasound: Q&A with Sreekanth Chalasani
What studying worms, flies and fish says about autism
Researchers are increasingly turning to simple animals to learn about autism biology and find leads for new drugs.
What studying worms, flies and fish says about autism
Stimulant restores cell signaling, eases behavior issues in animals missing autism gene
Worms and zebrafish missing both copies of the gene CHD7 have disrupted cellular signaling, a dearth of inhibitory neurons and behavior changes — all of which are reversed by the stimulant drug ephedrine.
Stimulant restores cell signaling, eases behavior issues in animals missing autism gene
Map of fly brain lights up millions of connections
A new wiring diagram of the fruit fly brain is the most complex ever created.
Map of fly brain lights up millions of connections
New maps of neuronal connections reveal roundworms’ wiring
Two new maps show the entire nervous system of the adult roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans.
New maps of neuronal connections reveal roundworms’ wiring
Roundworm roundup may reveal function of autism genes
Tracking how roundworms crawl has enabled scientists to determine that many autism genes are involved in sensory processing and learning.
Roundworm roundup may reveal function of autism genes
Wriggling worms yield clues to correcting autism mutations
Monitoring the movements of worms can point to potential treatments for autism.
Wriggling worms yield clues to correcting autism mutations
Software unravels mysteries of worm nervous system
A new computer program allows researchers to follow the formation and movement of all neurons in a developing worm.
Software unravels mysteries of worm nervous system
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What neuroscientists should know—and what they can do—about changes to BRAIN initiative funding
Many grant proposals submitted to the program in the past year are unlikely to be funded, according to people within the National Institutes of Health. But scientist advocates are reaching out to congressional representatives to try to make changes for 2025.
What neuroscientists should know—and what they can do—about changes to BRAIN initiative funding
Many grant proposals submitted to the program in the past year are unlikely to be funded, according to people within the National Institutes of Health. But scientist advocates are reaching out to congressional representatives to try to make changes for 2025.
Crowdsourcing to curb aggression in autism: Q&A with Matthew Goodwin
To accelerate the development of real-time behavioral prediction technology, a research team is sharing data and seeking new collaborators.
Crowdsourcing to curb aggression in autism: Q&A with Matthew Goodwin
To accelerate the development of real-time behavioral prediction technology, a research team is sharing data and seeking new collaborators.
Brain connectivity and letting the data speak with Emily Finn
The Dartmouth College researcher talks about her quest to understand behavior and doing neuroscience “in the woods.”
Brain connectivity and letting the data speak with Emily Finn
The Dartmouth College researcher talks about her quest to understand behavior and doing neuroscience “in the woods.”