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Remembering Gerry Fischbach, ‘orchestra conductor’ who brought scientists together
Fischbach, who died 25 October, elucidated the dynamic changes in neuromuscular junctions. Beyond the lab, he shaped careers, academic departments and scientific societies.
Remembering Gerry Fischbach, ‘orchestra conductor’ who brought scientists together
Fischbach, who died 25 October, elucidated the dynamic changes in neuromuscular junctions. Beyond the lab, he shaped careers, academic departments and scientific societies.
University probe leads to retraction of four neural tube studies
The University of Maryland conducted an internal investigation that identified image duplications and other data integrity issues in the studies, according to the retraction notices.
University probe leads to retraction of four neural tube studies
The University of Maryland conducted an internal investigation that identified image duplications and other data integrity issues in the studies, according to the retraction notices.
Highly cited autism paper earns expression of concern over data duplications
The notice, published in Nature last week, also addressed an image duplication identified by a prominent research-integrity sleuth.
Highly cited autism paper earns expression of concern over data duplications
The notice, published in Nature last week, also addressed an image duplication identified by a prominent research-integrity sleuth.
Private initiative makes ‘historic’ investment in autism research
Aligning Research to Impact Autism has committed more than $450 million to build a new multidisciplinary research network to uncover the roots of profound autism and develop treatments.
Private initiative makes ‘historic’ investment in autism research
Aligning Research to Impact Autism has committed more than $450 million to build a new multidisciplinary research network to uncover the roots of profound autism and develop treatments.
Response to ‘Finally, a new route for the magnetic-sense field’
Magnetoreception in Drosophila has much to offer those with an interest in neuroscience.
Response to ‘Finally, a new route for the magnetic-sense field’
Magnetoreception in Drosophila has much to offer those with an interest in neuroscience.
‘High risk, high reward’: How early-career neuroscientists view their future
The Transmitter and Neuromatch surveyed more than 300 early-career neuroscientists to better understand their unique challenges, career aspirations and support needs.
‘High risk, high reward’: How early-career neuroscientists view their future
The Transmitter and Neuromatch surveyed more than 300 early-career neuroscientists to better understand their unique challenges, career aspirations and support needs.
Finally, a new route for the magnetic-sense field
Researchers have dueled for years over how the magnetic sense works. New data from monarch butterflies could finally help settle the debate.
Finally, a new route for the magnetic-sense field
Researchers have dueled for years over how the magnetic sense works. New data from monarch butterflies could finally help settle the debate.
How FALAN is building a thriving neuroscience community in Latin America
As the Federation of Latin American and Caribbean Neuroscience Societies Congress kicks off next week, its president shares how the organization aims to foster collaborations and provide high-quality training for young neuroscientists in the region.
How FALAN is building a thriving neuroscience community in Latin America
As the Federation of Latin American and Caribbean Neuroscience Societies Congress kicks off next week, its president shares how the organization aims to foster collaborations and provide high-quality training for young neuroscientists in the region.
The promise of open neuroscience for Latin America
Two Uruguayan researchers explain how their work on computational tools to decode breathing from mouse video recordings could spark more open science initiatives in Latin America.
The promise of open neuroscience for Latin America
Two Uruguayan researchers explain how their work on computational tools to decode breathing from mouse video recordings could spark more open science initiatives in Latin America.
Cómo FALAN está construyendo una comunidad próspera de neurociencia en América Latina
Con el inicio del Congreso de la Federación de Sociedades de Neurociencias de América Latina y el Caribe próxima semana, su presidente comparte cómo la organización busca fomentar colaboraciones y brindar capacitación de alta calidad para jóvenes neurocientíficos en la región.
Cómo FALAN está construyendo una comunidad próspera de neurociencia en América Latina
Con el inicio del Congreso de la Federación de Sociedades de Neurociencias de América Latina y el Caribe próxima semana, su presidente comparte cómo la organización busca fomentar colaboraciones y brindar capacitación de alta calidad para jóvenes neurocientíficos en la región.
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WILD platform levels up ability to record brain activity, behavior in nature
The customizable rig combines multimodal recording, onboard processing and neuronal manipulation to power more complex experiments.
WILD platform levels up ability to record brain activity, behavior in nature
The customizable rig combines multimodal recording, onboard processing and neuronal manipulation to power more complex experiments.
The relationship between structure and function in cortical networks
Michael Reimann explains how the shape of neurons puts strong constraints on how they are wired in a network, and how this affects their structure-function relationships.
The relationship between structure and function in cortical networks
Michael Reimann explains how the shape of neurons puts strong constraints on how they are wired in a network, and how this affects their structure-function relationships.
How brains prevent ‘catastrophic forgetting’
Dendrite-specific inhibition lets overlapping neuronal assemblies form across brain areas without erasing existing memories, a new modeling study suggests.
How brains prevent ‘catastrophic forgetting’
Dendrite-specific inhibition lets overlapping neuronal assemblies form across brain areas without erasing existing memories, a new modeling study suggests.