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New tool for investigating brain cells, Parkinson’s, & more

1/22/2020

Researchers have created a new chemical tool for revealing how specific types of brain cell receptors function in the brain. Watch the video »

New tool for investigating brain cells, Parkinson’s, & more

1/22/2020

Researchers have crafted a compound for targeting specific brain cell receptors, creating new opportunities to study the brain and Parkinson’s disease. Read the story »

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Abnormal neuron activity manifests as parental neglect

1/8/2020

Without the gene Mecp2, mice can’t learn to care for crying pups. Knowing when the brain is able to learn may help treat developmental disorders. Read the story »

diagram of ventral pallidum (VP) in the mouse brain

How the brain balances pleasure and pain

12/31/2019

The brain balances signals that either excite or inhibit neurons and influence the motivation of an animal to seek a reward or avoid punishment. Read the story »

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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 »

CSHL postdocs receive NARSAD Young Investigator Grants

10/30/2019

Two CSHL neuroscience postdocs conducting neurobiological and psychiatric research received the 2019 NARSAD Young Investigators grant. Read the story »

Seeking better treatment for ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease

10/29/2019

Researchers found that ‘jumping genes’ were de-silenced in post-mortem tissue samples of ALS patients. Read the story »

BARseq builds a better brain map

10/17/2019

Created by CSHL neuroscientists, BARseq is capable of mapping connections within a brain at single-neuron resolution while tracing their gene expression. Read the story »

New brain research could change how concussions are treated

10/13/2019

Blood vessel damage seems to be more widespread than nerve damage in patients with traumatic brain injuries. Read the story »

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Adrian Krainer wins Zülch Prize for lifesaving SMA Treatment

10/8/2019

Professor Adrian Krainer is awarded the K-J. Zülch Prize for the development and testing of a first-of-its-kind treatment for spinal muscular atrophy. Read the story »

Brain activity of mice during decision making task

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 »

Are smart robots a threat?

8/23/2019

In a Q&A, Neuroscientist Anthony Zador explains how neuroscience can inform machine learning, and why he’s not worried about a robot apocalypse. Read the story »

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Understanding the animal brain could help robots wash your dishes

8/21/2019

The field of machine learning still has a lot it can glean from neuroscience, especially in how evolution shapes an animal brain. Read the story »

New brain map could improve AI algorithms for machine vision

8/20/2019

A revised view of the primate visual system may serve as a future reference for understanding how vision works in humans. Read the story »

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How a lab and its model animals changed science

8/13/2019

The natural history of science at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory through the lens of animal research. Read the story »

CSHL Stories and Media archive for Tag: Neuroscience

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New tool for investigating brain cells, Parkinson’s, & more

New tool for investigating brain cells, Parkinson’s, & more

Abnormal neuron activity manifests as parental neglect

How the brain balances pleasure and pain

The difference between an expert’s brain and a novice’s

CSHL postdocs receive NARSAD Young Investigator Grants

Seeking better treatment for ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease

BARseq builds a better brain map

New brain research could change how concussions are treated

Adrian Krainer wins Zülch Prize for lifesaving SMA Treatment

Mice, like humans, fidget when deep in thought

Are smart robots a threat?

Understanding the animal brain could help robots wash your dishes

New brain map could improve AI algorithms for machine vision

How a lab and its model animals changed science

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