Retrieval of Conditioned Immune Response in Male Mice is Mediated by an Anterior–Posterior Insula Circuit

Retrieval of Conditioned Immune Response in Mice is Mediated by an Anterior-Posterior Insular Circuit Academic Background The bidirectional relationship between the brain and the immune system is a cornerstone of philosophical and scientific research. In recent years, researchers have identified multiple pathways through which the immune system inf...

The Developmental Emergence of Reliable Cortical Representations

The Formation of Reliable Representations in Visual Cortex Development Academic Background The development of the visual cortex is a significant area of research in neuroscience. In early development, the network structure of the visual cortex has already formed, but how these networks respond to the onset of visual experience and ultimately form m...

Propagation of Neuronal Micronuclei Regulates Microglial Characteristics

Study on the Propagation of Neuronal Micronuclei Regulating Microglial Characteristics Academic Background Microglia, the resident immune cells in the central nervous system (CNS), play a crucial role in maintaining brain homeostasis, regulating neuronal development, synaptic pruning, and responding to pathological states. However, despite extensiv...

Dynamical Constraints on Neural Population Activity

Temporal Dynamics Constraints on Neural Population Activity: Computational Mechanisms of Neural Activity Revealed by Brain-Computer Interfaces Academic Background How neural activity in the brain evolves over time is a central issue in understanding sensory, motor, and cognitive functions. For a long time, network models have posited that the brain...

Astrocyte Ensembles Manipulated with Astrolight Tune Cue-Motivated Behavior

New Discoveries in Astrocyte Regulation of Behavior: Application of the AstroLight Tool Academic Background For a long time, neuroscience research has primarily focused on neuronal activity, while neglecting the role of astrocytes in brain function. Although astrocytes are one of the most numerous cell types in the brain, they have traditionally be...

The NOMPC ion channel hinge forms a gating spring that initiates mechanosensation

NOMPC Ion Channel Hinge Forms Gating Spring to Initiate Mechanosensation Academic Background Mechanosensation is the process by which organisms perceive external mechanical stimuli and convert them into electrical signals. This process plays a crucial role in touch, hearing, gravity perception, and the movement of internal organs and limbs. The ini...