Spotted around the web: Rat headphones; INSAR sessions online; TAOK1 gene

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Neurons can be categorized into distinct morphological subtypes based on their dendrites and axons, which may offer new insights into brain architecture. Nature Neuroscience Astrocytes support neural function, synaptic maturation and myelin integrity, and astrocyte dysfunction is implicated in many neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions, according to a review article. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences Researchers were unable to replicate previously reported findings on the direct imaging of neural activity in anesthetized mice, they report in a preprint. bioRxiv A new journal aims to examine "pathologized" aspects of research on communication and disability, its editors write in the inaugural issue. Journal of Critical Study of Communication and DisabilityThe International Society for Autism Research has announced that previously recorded INSAR 2023 sessions can be temporarily viewed online starting in June. International Society for Autism ResearchResearchers have developed miniature headphones for rats, to deliver sound stimuli in sensory-processing studies. eNeuro Sound control: Customized rat headphones enable researchers to deliver auditory stimuli with precision.