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Most studies of neurological disorders in mice erroneously treat multiple samples from a single animal as independent replicates, according to a new analysis. But scientists and journals can take steps to curb this practice.
The interpeduncular nucleus produces an aversion to nicotine, even at low doses, and helps moderate how rewarding mice find the drug.
These data are “virtually mandatory” to advance neuroscience, says Ihunwo, a co-investigator of the Brain Research International Data Governance & Exchange (BRIDGE) initiative, which seeks to develop a global framework for sharing, using and protecting neuroscience data.
Aligning Research to Impact Autism, a new initiative funded by the Sergey Brin Family Foundation, wants to bring basic science discoveries to the clinic faster.
The genetic marker upends the accepted orientation of non-star-like astrocytes in the glia limitans superficialis.
While working on a similar analysis last year, an independent researcher spotted inconsistencies in the now-retracted paper.
While working on a similar analysis last year, an independent researcher spotted inconsistencies in the now-retracted paper.
Movement-sensing neurons that target the striatum influence a mouse’s choice of action by favoring routine.
Movement-sensing neurons that target the striatum influence a mouse’s choice of action by favoring routine.
In her new book, published today, neuroscientist Nicole Rust takes us on her personal quest to spell out the brain research community's "Grand Plan."
In her new book, published today, neuroscientist Nicole Rust takes us on her personal quest to spell out the brain research community's "Grand Plan."