The difference between an expert’s brain and a novice’s 11/18/2019 Researchers use computational models to observe how changing neural activity can help mice learn new tasks and make better decisions. Read the story »
Mice, like humans, fidget when deep in thought 9/24/2019 Mice seemed to fidget while making decisions, prompting neuroscientists to think more about the connection between movement and cognition. Read the story »
Of mice and model organisms 7/31/2019 An in-depth look at how veterinarians at CSHL help take care of the various organisms that help researchers answer fundamental biological questions. Read the story »
Watson School 2019 Ph.D.s 5/19/2019 Seven students were awarded Ph.D. degrees from Watson School this May. Here, they reflect on their time at the Laboratory as they look to the future. Read the story »
From many mice, unexpected genius 11/2/2018 A massive study of mouse behavior has revealed that some individual animals are far more clever than studying only a small group might imply. Watch the video »
From many mice, unexpected genius 10/31/2018 Researchers find that some individual mice are smarter than their fellow rodents, which can provide insights into decision-making. Read the story »
Being a scientist means being part of a team 6/12/2018 High school senior Jerinna Solages learns what it’s really like to do scientific research in CSHL’s Partners for the Future program. Read the story »
Portrait of a Neuroscience Powerhouse 4/27/2018 A relatively small neuroscience group at CSHL is having an outsized impact on a dynamic and highly competitive field Read the story »
Dr. Anne Churchland honored with Marshall Award for promoting women in science 12/11/2017 Associate Professor Anne Churchland was honored with The Louise Hanson Marshall Special Recognition Award. Read the story »
New leadership roles in BRAIN Initiative and International Brain Lab reflect CSHL’s excellence in neuroscience 10/24/2017 The BRAIN Initiative Cell Census Network establishes a Center and a Collaboratory for the Mouse Brain Cell Atlas at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Read the story »
Do neuroscientists need to switch gears to understand how brains make choices? 10/2/2017 Associate Professor Anne Churchland, co-founder the IBL along with Professor Tony Zador, explains how it could help solve a problem in neuroscience. Read the story »
Imaging hundreds of neurons using ultrafast lasers hints at how brains make decisions 3/15/2016 Neuroscientist Matt Kaufman uses brief, ultrafast laser pulses to understand how the brain makes sensory-guided decisions. Read the story »
If you thought all neuroscientists work with neurons, you’re wrong 2/25/2016 Neuroscientists talk about the importance of the intersections between theory and experiment, and how it has shaped their work. Read the story »
Swartz Centers dedication 4/1/2015 An official recognition of Jerome Swartz for his 25+ years of friendship and generous support of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory neuroscience programs. Read the story »
When thinking about numbers, people estimate a range rather than a single value 3/30/2015 Representing numbers as a range of possible values allows people to utilize multiple streams of information, leading to improved decisions Read the story »