Open science

Recent articles

An opaque cube is repeated multiple times to create the appearance of overlapping cubes.

Sounding the alarm on pseudoreplication: Q&A with Constantinos Eleftheriou and Peter Kind

Most studies of neurological disorders in mice erroneously treat multiple samples from a single animal as independent replicates, according to a new analysis. But scientists and journals can take steps to curb this practice.

By Lauren Schenkman
12 June 2025 | 6 min read
Photograph of a neuroscience research training workshop in Africa.

Addressing the lack of infrastructure and training that stymies African neuroscience

A newly launched research center in Nigeria could offer a model for expanding neuroscience across the continent.

By Mahmoud Bukar Maina
29 July 2024 | 6 min read

Explore more from The Transmitter

Research image of CHD3 protein levels in mice brains.

In-vivo base editing in a mouse model of autism, and more

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 23 February.

By Jill Adams
24 February 2026 | 2 min read
Research image of brain activity in infants.

Infant visual system categorizes common objects by 2 months of age

Brain activity patterns in the ventral visual cortex appear to distinguish images across 12 categories, including birds and trees, longitudinal functional MRI scans suggest.

By Helena Kudiabor
24 February 2026 | 5 min read

privacy consent banner

Privacy Preference

We use cookies to provide you with the best online experience. By clicking “Accept All,” you help us understand how our site is used and enhance its performance. You can change your choice at any time. To learn more, please visit our Privacy Policy.