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The transcription factor Neurogenin 2 promotes the radial migration of newly born neurons by directly activating the small RhoGTPase Rnd2.

Researchers identify rare structural mutations in genes involved in neuronal development in people with schizophrenia.

Mice prefer sweet treats, even if they cannot taste them.

A new treatment that blocks a neurotransmitter receptor involved in anxiety may benefit people with alcoholism.

Researchers identify proteins involved in coagulating blood as targets for treatment of multiple sclerosis.

During learning, one type of dendritic spine preferentially incorporates new proteins.

Neurogenesis in the adult brain is important in certain types of learning and memory.

Researchers distinguish the roles of two similar neural circuits in the hippocampus.

Researchers identify two mutations associated with autism spectrum disorders.

An immune system protein is important in synapse elimination.

A gene that is important in speech development in people is involved in song development in birds.

A neurotrophic factor mediates the mood-elevating effects of exercise.

Epilepsy-associated mutations with opposing cellular effects cancel each other out.

Innate and learned aversions are processed by two independent pathways in the mouse olfactory system.

A lipid-binding protein helps olfactory neurons detect pheromones.

A molecular switch determines whether neural progenitor cells differentiate into motor or serotonergic neurons.

Regulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor release may confer resilience to chronic stress.

Neuron-specific chromatin remodeling regulates dendritic outgrowth and morphology during development.

A neurotransmitter involved in emotional arousal enhances learning by phosphorylating glutamate receptors.

Naturally occurring genetic variations in an odorant receptor alter the perception of a putative pheromone.