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U.S. national primate research centers face an uncertain future
The facilities were meant to last 100 years. Four decades shy of that mark, amid flatlined funds and mounting political pressure, their directors are trying to find a path forward.
U.S. national primate research centers face an uncertain future
The facilities were meant to last 100 years. Four decades shy of that mark, amid flatlined funds and mounting political pressure, their directors are trying to find a path forward.
What if nonhuman primate research goes away?
As the U.S. government takes steps to stop using nonhuman primates in research, The Transmitter investigates what that shift could mean for neuroscience.
What if nonhuman primate research goes away?
As the U.S. government takes steps to stop using nonhuman primates in research, The Transmitter investigates what that shift could mean for neuroscience.
Measuring plastic in the brain: Improving, but incomplete
Meanwhile, researchers are publishing papers without “sufficient quality control,” says analytical chemist Dušan Materić.
Measuring plastic in the brain: Improving, but incomplete
Meanwhile, researchers are publishing papers without “sufficient quality control,” says analytical chemist Dušan Materić.
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.
The State of Neuroscience in Latin America
Through interviews with dozens of Latin American neuroscientists, The Transmitter explores how researchers in six countries—Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay—conduct high-quality research in the face of numerous obstacles.
The State of Neuroscience in Latin America
Through interviews with dozens of Latin American neuroscientists, The Transmitter explores how researchers in six countries—Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay—conduct high-quality research in the face of numerous obstacles.
El Panorama de la Neurociencia en Latinoamérica
A través de entrevistas con decenas de neurocientíficos latinoamericanos, The Transmitter explora cómo los investigadores de seis países —Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, México y Uruguay— llevan a cabo investigaciones de alta calidad a pesar de numerosos obstáculos.
El Panorama de la Neurociencia en Latinoamérica
A través de entrevistas con decenas de neurocientíficos latinoamericanos, The Transmitter explora cómo los investigadores de seis países —Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, México y Uruguay— llevan a cabo investigaciones de alta calidad a pesar de numerosos obstáculos.
O estado da neurociência na América Latina
Por meio de entrevistas com dezenas de neurocientistas latino-americanos, a The Transmitter explora como pesquisadores de seis países — Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colômbia, México e Uruguai — realizam pesquisas de alta qualidade diante de inúmeros obstáculos.
O estado da neurociência na América Latina
Por meio de entrevistas com dezenas de neurocientistas latino-americanos, a The Transmitter explora como pesquisadores de seis países — Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colômbia, México e Uruguai — realizam pesquisas de alta qualidade diante de inúmeros obstáculos.
Climate neuroscience needs ‘integration’ and ‘guided’ research
Five years after a groundbreaking paper, can a young field move beyond piecemeal studies?
Climate neuroscience needs ‘integration’ and ‘guided’ research
Five years after a groundbreaking paper, can a young field move beyond piecemeal studies?
Are parts of the memory trace found in the ‘astroengram?’
Neurons have long taken top billing in memory, but researchers are making the case for astrocytes.
Are parts of the memory trace found in the ‘astroengram?’
Neurons have long taken top billing in memory, but researchers are making the case for astrocytes.
Supported by a $40 million NIH grant, Yale brain shuttle technology raises questions
Yale University claims its STEP platform might be able to deliver gene-editing tools into the brain via multiple routes. Researchers are eager to see more.
Supported by a $40 million NIH grant, Yale brain shuttle technology raises questions
Yale University claims its STEP platform might be able to deliver gene-editing tools into the brain via multiple routes. Researchers are eager to see more.
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The neuroscience questions that need nonhuman primates
The Transmitter asked 17 neuroscientists what questions might remain unanswered if support for nonhuman primate research continues to decline.
The neuroscience questions that need nonhuman primates
The Transmitter asked 17 neuroscientists what questions might remain unanswered if support for nonhuman primate research continues to decline.
Number of autism-linked genes more than triples in new analyses
In addition to a new preprint that expands the list of genes tied to the condition, two related analyses reveal how variants in those genes contribute to genetic susceptibility.
Number of autism-linked genes more than triples in new analyses
In addition to a new preprint that expands the list of genes tied to the condition, two related analyses reveal how variants in those genes contribute to genetic susceptibility.
How does a control theorist explain cognition?
Maxim Raginsky draws on control theory, engineering and philosophy to explore what makes biological brains intelligent, what artificial intelligence is missing, and what principles underlie biological autonomy.
How does a control theorist explain cognition?
Maxim Raginsky draws on control theory, engineering and philosophy to explore what makes biological brains intelligent, what artificial intelligence is missing, and what principles underlie biological autonomy.