MALE AND FEMALE MICE HAVE DIFFERENT BRAIN CELLS
Study identifies rare brain cell types that are unique to male mice, and others that are unique to females. The cells were discovered in the hypothalamus, a region of the brain that governs both aggression and mating behaviors.… READ MORE…
FIRST EVIDENCE OF IMMUNE RESPONSE TARGETING BRAIN CELLS IN AUTISM
Examining postmortem brains of ASD patients, researchers discover an accumulation of immune cells surrounding blood vessels in the brain. They also found blebs accumulating around blood vessels that contained astrocyte debris. The findings suggest autism may be an autoimmune disorder.… READ MORE…
HOW HUNGER MAKES FOOD TASTIER
Study identifies the neural circuits that cause hunger-induced increases in the preference for sweet foods and decreased sensitivity to aversive tastes.… READ MORE…
FUNDAMENTAL INSIGHT INTO HOW MEMORY CHANGES WITH AGE
New memories are laid down via different mechanisms in older mice compared to younger mice. Additionally, synaptic changes linked to new memory formation were harder to modify in older mice.… READ MORE…
INVESTIGATING THE FULL SPECTRUM OF SUICIDE
Studying self-injury mortality (SIM) allows for the closer study of suicide trends and drug overdose deaths.… READ MORE…
SKIN KEEPS TIME INDEPENDENT OF THE BRAIN
Neuropsin is expressed in the hair follicles of mice and synchronizes the skin’s circadian clock, independent of the brain or eyes.… READ MORE…