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Electrophysiology

Electrophysiology research articles can cover research involving whole cell patch-clamp recordings, voltage clamping, current clamping, multielectrode arrays, EEG, brain machine interfaces, field potentials, neural prosthetics, deep brain stimulation, synaptic plasticity and other work.

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Electrophysiology Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·January 12, 2020·4 min read

A molecular switch for repairing central nervous system disorders

A global knockout of the thrombin receptor PAR1 accelerates myelin development. The findings could help with the development of treatments for diseases associated with demyelination, like multiple sclerosis.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·September 22, 2020·3 min read

A Neural Circuit for Detecting Male Pheromone Cues Relevant to Inter-Male Aggression

Researchers have identified a novel neural circuit that detects male pheromone cues pertaining to inter-male aggression.

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·December 17, 2020·2 min read

A New Means of Neuronal Communication Discovered in the Human Brain

Researchers have identified a novel coupling mechanism that links neural networks in the human brain.

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Auditory Neuroscience Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·July 22, 2022·3 min read

A New Mechanism Responsible for Controlling Auditory Sensitivity

Researchers identified a new mechanism by which auditory sensitivity is regulated. The mechanism can temporarily reduce sensitivity in the auditory system to protect itself from loud sounds that can cause hearing damage.

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Electrophysiology Featured Articles Neurology Neuroscience

·February 5, 2021·5 min read

A New Method to Predict Individual Risk of Cognitive Decline

Specific patterns of frontal brainwaves during everyday memory tasks help researchers to predict a patient's risk for developing mild cognitive impairment within five years.

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·November 11, 2022·4 min read

A Previously Unknown Ability of the Autonomic Nervous System

The autonomic nervous system has the ability to spontaneously restore muscle function following nerve injury.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·November 22, 2014·2 min read

A Protein Shepherd Helps Coordinate Brain Development

A new study reports a gene expressed in the amygdala plays a crucial role in coordinating axon growth and development.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 2, 2020·3 min read

A remote control for neurons

Researchers synthesized 3D fuzzy graphene on a nanowire template to create new material for photothermally stimulating cells.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·September 29, 2020·5 min read

A Revised Map of Where Working Memory Resides in the Brain

Working memory isn't confined to one area of the brain. It requires synchronous activity of at least two brain areas.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·December 20, 2011·4 min read

A Single Cell Endoscope

Berkeley Lab Researchers Use Nanophotonics for Optical Look Inside Living Cells An endoscope that can provide high-resolution optical images of...

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·November 10, 2021·6 min read

A Striking Difference Between Neurons of Humans and Other Mammals

Human neurons have fewer ion channels compared to other animals. The reduced number of ion channels may have allowed the human brain to divert energy to other neural processes, researchers say.