Research Discovery Lights on learning: Cortico-striatal feedback required to learn brain control of an external device A fundamental question in neuroscience is “How does the brain learn?” Berkeley Neuroscience labs are…georgeannMarch 13, 2018
Profile Neuroscientist Portrait Project: Tobias Schmid The following is part of the Neuroscientist Portrait Project, a look at the lives of neuroscientists…georgeannFebruary 13, 2018
Research Discovery The hidden link: Identifying cognitive processes that transform perception into action Berkeley Neuroscience researchers are trying to understand how the brain uses incoming sensory information to…georgeannFebruary 8, 2018
Research Discovery The promise of stem cells: Regeneration in the adult nervous system Example of lineage-traced cells in the regenerating olfactory epithelium, including sustentacular (support) cells, neurons, and…georgeannFebruary 1, 2018
Research Discovery The sensory code: Shape and texture discrimination in the cortex Each blue line shows spiking of one cell (n=256) at different positions of the whisker…georgeannJanuary 25, 2018
Alumni Profile PhD Program alum Allyson Mackey studies how the brain changes during development and learning Allyson Mackey (right) working in her lab at UPenn. Allyson Mackey wants to understand…georgeannDecember 5, 2017
Profile Neuroscientist Portrait Project: Krishan Aghi The following is part of the Neuroscientist Portrait Project, a look at the lives of neuroscientists…georgeannSeptember 21, 2017
NewsProfile Q&A with the 2017 Neuroscience PhD Program Graduates Congratulations to our graduates! From left to right, starting on the top row: Shawn Marks, Joe…georgeannJuly 25, 2017
Alumni Profile Recent PhD graduate Brian Isett studies how tactile textures and shapes are represented in the brain Brian Isett The building blocks of experience Brian Isett has long been interested in…georgeannJune 17, 2017