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This paper changed my life: Transformative work in addiction neuroscience Sep 16, 2026

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A 2011 Nature study found that loss of a nicotinic receptor subunit leads to increased nicotine intake in mice. The work set the standard for how to functionally validate genetic association study findings in neuroscience.

Building brain-computer interfaces at a neurotech company Sep 15, 2026

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At Blackrock Neurotech, Spencer Kellis develops implantable devices that help people with brain and spinal cord conditions communicate, move and more.

Infant memories: Lost but not gone? Sep 14, 2026

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Infantile amnesia is not simply a story about forgetting the past. It is an opportunity to understand how memory itself is built.

Neuromechanical models deepen our understanding of animal motor control Sep 09, 2026

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Thanks to recent progress in physics-based simulators and robotics, it has never been easier for neuroscientists to use neuromechanical modeling to test hypotheses about animal movement.

Dimensionality-neuroscience's red herring? Sep 07, 2026

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Placing too much emphasis on a specific interpretation of dimensionality, or treating it as an end-all quantification of some aspect of neural computation, may hinder progress in understanding the brain.

How FALAN is building a thriving neuroscience community in Latin America Aug 28, 2026

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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.

Inside the sea cucumber's regenerative superpowers Aug 28, 2026

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José E. García-Arrarás studies how these marine invertebrates manage to regrow their nervous system, intestines and other internal organs in a matter of months after threats prompt them to literally spill their guts.

How, when and why to use agentic AI in our neuroscience labs Aug 24, 2026

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With agentic AI's rapid infiltration into science, researchers need to develop AI use policies and practices.

Scientific talent is global. Access to the world's scientific stage is not. Aug 03, 2026

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Neuroscience in Chile, and across Latin America, does not lack talent or ideas, but the systems that make science visible-prestigious journals, conferences and networks-increasingly price its researchers out.

Redefining underrepresentation in global neuroscience Jul 21, 2026

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Shifting the focus of equity initiatives from identity categories to structural barriers can reveal overlooked challenges and increase support and participation worldwide.

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