Journal of Neuroscience Archives
Autism speeds motion perception
Jun. 7, 2013—Children with autism spectrum disorder are better at perceiving the motion of certain objects than are typically developing children their age.
How ‘Jedi’ disposes of dead neurons
Sep. 19, 2012—The protein Syk is essential for clearing away neuron “corpses” in the developing peripheral nervous system.
Clues to retinal cell degeneration
Aug. 28, 2012—A reversible chemical modification of rhodopsin, a receptor for light, plays a role in the degeneration of retinal cells.
Insights for neuroscience drug discovery
Jul. 17, 2012—When discovering drugs for brain disorders, it’s important to test the candidates in multiple ways to avoid advancing those with restricted physiological effects.
New clue to ADHD
May. 15, 2012—A rare genetic change adds support to the idea that altered dopamine signaling is a key risk factor for ADHD.
Perfect timing for sensory processing
May. 11, 2012—Identification of brain regions involved in processing sights and sounds may offer insights into disorders like autism and dyslexia.
Probing epilepsy’s molecular sparks
May. 10, 2012—Understanding how mutations in neuronal receptors contribute to epilepsy could lead to improved therapies.