Month: October 2021

Histological Correlates of Neuroanatomical Changes in a Rat Model of Levodopa-Induced Dyskinesia Based on Voxel-Based Morphometry

Long-term therapy with levodopa (L-DOPA) in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) often triggers motor complications termed as L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia (LID). However, few studies have explored the pathogenesis of LID from the perspective of neuroanatomy. This study aimed to investigate macroscopic structural changes in a rat model of LID and the underlying histological mechanisms. First, we […]

Published on October 28, 2021

Value representation in the monkey hippocampus

The hippocampus is thought to form cognitive maps across different domains of experience, including space and time. Recent work by Knudsen and Wallis identifies a map of abstract value space in the monkey hippocampus. We consider how these abstract variables might contribute to a comprehensive hippocampal representation of ongoing experience. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on October 28, 2021

October 28 is National Chocolate Day: Eat Some for Better Health

October 28 is National Chocolate Day so what better time to stock up on this favorite treat to indulge in now, or keep a couple of days to hand out to trick-or-treaters. Either way, you will be doing your taste buds and health a good deed. The history of chocolate began more… Read Full Article […]

Published on October 28, 2021