Nature Reviews Neuroscience contents November 2012 Volume 13 Number 11 pp 737-810

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November 2012 Volume 13 Number 11
Impact Factor 30.455 *	In this issue Research Highlights Reviews Perspectives Also this month  Featured article: Biological studies of post-traumatic stress disorder Roger K. Pitman, Ann M. Rasmusson, Karestan C. Koenen, Lisa M. Shin, Scott P. Orr, Mark W. Gilbertson, Mohammed R. Milad & Israel Liberzon
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RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS Top Neurogenetics: Mapping gene expression in the human brain p737 | doi:10.1038/nrn3370 An international collaboration has mapped the transcriptome of the adult human brain in unprecedented detail, sampling around 900 defined anatomical sites and providing a wealth of freely available data. PDF Cognitive neuroscience: Selection through synchrony p738 | doi:10.1038/nrn3358 Gamma activity in neuron groups in visual area V4 synchronizes selectively with gamma activity in those neuron groups in primary visual cortex that provide behaviourally relevant input. PDF Neurodevelopment: Isolation reduces myelination p738 | doi:10.1038/nrn3362 Social isolation during a critical post-weaning period reduces myelination in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) by altering oligodendrocyte neuregulin 1-receptor tyrosine kinase ERBB3 signalling and impairs PFC function. PDF Neurodevelopmental disorders: The importance of scaling up p738 | doi:10.1038/nrn3373 The transcription regulator MeCP2 — loss of which causes Rett syndrome — is shown to have an essential role in maintaining homeostatic plasticity. PDF Signal transduction: Hair cells go out with a bang p740 | doi:10.1038/nrn3359 The mechanisms underlying hearing loss following traumatic noise exposure are not well understood. In this study, Chen et al. show that the cellular energy depletion that occurs following traumatic noise exposure results in activation of small GTPases and downstream effectors that mediate apoptotic and necrotic cell death. PDF Behavioural genetics: To bee or not to bee ... a nurse p740 | doi:10.1038/nrn3363 The transition in worker bees between nursing and foraging subcastes is shown to be associated with reversible changes in gene methylation in the honeybee brain. PDF Psychiatric disorders: CRF flicks a motivational switch p741 | doi:10.1038/nrn3364 Chronic stress causes a switch in the actions of corticotropin-releasing factor in the nucleus accumbens, from promoting dopamine release and inducing an appetitive state to inducing an aversive state. PDF IN BRIEF Metabolism: Lactate mobilization | Neurodevelopmental disorders: Fragile signalling | Glia: Internodally speeding up | Learning and memory: Image storage | Transplantation: Bridging the gap | Stem cells: Prolactin unlocks stem cell latency | Synaptic physiology: Meeting point for autism and fragile X syndrome | Ion channels: No REST for NMDA receptors PDF Neuroscience JOBS of the week Human / Computational Faculty Positions, Department of Neuroscience Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) Faculty Positions in Cellular, Molecular or Systems Neuroscience Univeristy of California Davis Postdoctoral Positions in Neuroscience University of Utah Faculty Positions in Neuroscience University of Maryland Research Gruops in Neuroscience Institut Pasteur More Science jobs from Neuroscience EVENT Neurodegeneration Conference 2012 27.11.-01.12.12 Mexico More science events from
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Synaptic circuit remodelling by matrix metalloproteinases in health and disease George W. Huntley p743 | doi:10.1038/nrn3320 Aberrant matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity is a well-known contributor to synaptic dysfunction and neuronal loss in CNS injury and disease. In this Review, George W. Huntley discusses how MMPs also make an important contribution to synaptic functional and structural remodelling under nonpathophysiological conditions. Abstract | Full Text | PDF
The honeybee as a model for understanding the basis of cognition Randolf Menzel p758 | doi:10.1038/nrn3357 Honeybees exhibit complex social, navigational and communication behaviours, controlled by a nervous system of around 1 million neurons. In this Review, Randolf Menzel discusses the utility of the honeybee as a model organism for the study of a wide range of important cognitive functions, including learning and memory. Abstract | Full Text | PDF
Biological studies of post-traumatic stress disorder Roger K. Pitman, Ann M. Rasmusson, Karestan C. Koenen, Lisa M. Shin, Scott P. Orr, Mark W. Gilbertson, Mohammed R. Milad & Israel Liberzon p769 | doi:10.1038/nrn3339 Post-traumatic stress disorder is associated with changes in psychophysiological, neuroimaging, endocrinological and genetic measures. Animal studies have begun to elucidate its neurobiological mechanisms. Pitman and colleagues review these findings and discuss directions for research aimed at identifying risk factors, biomarkers and preventive and therapeutic interventions. Abstract | Full Text | PDF | Supplementary information
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SCIENCE AND SOCIETY Translating upwards: linking the neural and social sciences via neuroeconomics Clement Levallois, John A. Clithero, Paul Wouters, Ale Smidts & Scott A. Huettel p789 | doi:10.1038/nrn3354 Since its emergence, the field of neuroeconomics has gained much attention but has also been subject to criticism. In this Perspective, the authors analyse the neuroeconomics literature and the social networks within the neuroeconomics community and consider whether the field represents a truly integrated discipline. Abstract | Full Text | PDF | Supplementary information
OPINION The BCM theory of synapse modification at 30: interaction of theory with experiment Leon N Cooper & Mark F. Bear p798 | doi:10.1038/nrn3353 The BCM theory of synaptic plasticity is now 30 years old. In this Perspective article, Cooper and Bear discuss how this theory has advanced our understanding of synaptic plasticity, learning and memory and highlight the important role that theory can have in neuroscience research. Abstract | Full Text | PDF
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