Mouse Immune Cells Destroy Nerves’ Coating, Causing Chronic Pain
Mouse Immune Cells Destroy Nerves’ Coating, Causing Chronic Pain
A study suggests a way in which acute nerve injury could trigger an autoimmune response that leads to continuing pain in mice.
A study suggests a way in which acute nerve injury could trigger an autoimmune response that leads to continuing pain in mice.
perineuronal nets
Cannabinoid Exposure During Adolescence Disrupts Neural Regulation
Jef Akst | Nov 6, 2018 | 2 min read
Young rats injected with a synthetic cannabinoid have more of the brain’s motivating dopaminergic signaling and fewer numbers of inhibitory neurons than controls.
Metastatic Knowledge
Bob Grant | Apr 1, 2018 | 3 min read
The research enterprise surrounding cancer spreads and changes as it explores multiple facets of the complex disease.
Contributors
The Scientist | Apr 1, 2018 | 3 min read
Meet some of the people featured in the April 2018 issue of The Scientist.
Perineuronal Nets: A Mechanism to Control Brain Plasticity
Daniela Carulli | Apr 1, 2018 | 10 min read
The neuronal coverings that mediate synaptic changes are involved in everything from memory to psychiatric disorders, affecting autism, Alzheimer’s, and addiction.
Infographic: Structure of the Perineuronal Net
Daniela Carulli | Mar 31, 2018 | 1 min read
See the web of proteins that make up these neuronal wrappings.
Speaking of Neuroscience
Jef Akst and Mary Beth Aberlin | Nov 18, 2016 | 2 min read
A selection of notable quotes from the annual Society for Neuroscience meeting