OHSU discovery suggests new avenue for repairing brain function

Publication in the journal Nature reveals structure and conformation of key receptors in synapses of the brain’s cerebellum

By Erik Robinson June 23, 2025 Portland, Oregon

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OHSU discovery suggests new avenue for repairing brain function

A discovery from Oregon Health & Science University could inform future therapies for repairing disruptions in the cerebellum of the brain caused by injury or genetic mutations that affect motor skills and cognition. (OHSU)

Researching the brain’s cerebellum

Left to right: Laurence Trussell, Ph.D., Natalie Sheldon, Chengli Fang, Ph.D., Jumi Park, Ph.D., and Eric Gouaux. (Courtesy of Gouaux Lab)