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Nerve cells in the retina of blind mice retain their visual function
The retina is often called an “outpost of the brain” because crucial visual signal processing happens in the eye’s nerve ...
Experiments show nerve cells of blind mice retain their visual function
The retina is often referred to as an "outpost of the brain"—after all, important steps in visual signal processing do not ...
Science Daily18 天
Nerve cells of blind mice retain their visual function
Using microelectrodes, scientists could show that cells in the retina play different roles. The produce different signals, which is important for the processing of visual information. These ...
ADHD can be diagnosed by looking at brainwaves – here’s the neuroscience behind it
In ADHD, divergent patterns have been found in the P3B and N200 waves, which are related to attention, inhibition and ...
earth3 天
How the color of light impacts our internal clocks and circadian rhythms
Circadian rhythms are your body’s built-in 24-hour clock that keeps everything running smoothly, and this clock is heavily ...
eLife9 天
Circuit function is more robust to changes in synaptic than intrinsic conductances
This study provides valuable insights into the differential impact of intrinsic and synaptic conductances on circuit robustness, emphasizing intrinsic plasticity as a crucial but often overlooked ...
Study demonstrates how autonomic neurons control digestive functions
"The anatomy and function of the autonomic system has been known for over a century ... autonomic nervous system consists of ...
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New study reveals how neurons regulate organ-specific functions
The autonomic nervous system arranges the functions of internal organs and acts as a link between the brain and the body.
New look at dopamine signaling suggests neuroscientists' model of reinforcement learning ...
Dopamine is a powerful signal in the brain, influencing our moods, motivations, movements, and more. The neurotransmitter is ...