Minmin Luo’s group published ’Serotonin neurons in the dorsal raphe nucleus encode reward signals’ in Nature Communications
On Jan.28,2016, Minmin Luo’s group published ’Serotonin neurons in the dorsal raphe nucleus encode reward signals’ in Nature Communications.
1D-In vivo imaging of immediate early gene expression reveals layer-specific memory
In the cerebral cortex, sensory processing of external stimuli can evoke neural networks to fire flurried electrical responses. These responses can leave neurological traces from a particular experience like crumb trails, which can be strengthened for long-term recall. However, due to the complexity of the connections and sheer number of neurons within the cortex, understanding these traces has been daunting for neuroscientists.
Ephrin-A2 Un-Glu’s the Synapse
Postnatal maturation of the brain requires pruning of excess synapses, a process that is dependent on sensory input and synaptic activity....
Learning New Tasks: Brain Cells Benefit from Having Neighbors
When we learn new a new task or a new nugget of information, our brain cells form new patterns of connections. This is the essence of learning. But what researchers have....
The Neural Mechanisms of Trait Non-reactivity in Protection from Depression Vulnerability
A study from Dr. Lihong Wang‘s group revealed that non-reactivity (one of the five facets of trait mindfulness) scores were inversely correlated with insula activation during....
The Dynamic Changing Pattern of the Cerebral Blood Flow in Response to a Repeated Stress and Depress
Dr. Lihong Wang’s lab has recently identified the dynamic changing pattern of the cerebral blood perfusion in response to a repeatedly presented stressor over time.
The Neural Mechanisms of Trait Non-reactivity in Protection from Depression Vulnerability
A study from Dr. Lihong Wang’s group revealed that non-reactivity (one of the five facets of trait mindfulness) scores were inversely correlated with nsula activation during processing negative emotional events after a short mindful breathing period.
Learning New Tasks: Brain Cells Benefit From Having Neighbors
New research adds to our understanding of the learning process by showing exactly what‘s going on in the brain while performing tasks.