Learning & Memory
February 24, 2021
Why You Should Try Something New Every Day
New study demonstrates the power of novelty to boost the brain’s problem-solving abilities
Disease
February 22, 2021
Lab in the Time of Coronavirus Podcast: "Building a Better Antibody"
Meet a protein aficionado working on a new way to treat COVID-19.
Disease
December 17, 2020
Lab in the Time of Coronavirus: “Uncovering the Lingering Health Effects of COVID”
Researchers recruit New Yorkers who have recovered from coronavirus to be scanned for long-term damage to the heart and other organs.
Disease
October 19, 2020
Brain Cells that Remember Social Interactions Hold Promise for Treating Schizophrenia Symptoms, Mouse Study Suggests
An in-depth investigation of cells in the brain’s memory center reveals their role in social behavior, and a potential way to treat social deficits in schizophrenia.
Disease
September 10, 2020
Lab in the Time of Coronavirus: “Back to School"
What does it look like to start graduate school in the middle of a pandemic? Meet the students and faculty preparing for classes and research during the upcoming academic year.
Disease
September 1, 2020
Zuckerman Institute Neuroscientist Helps Identify Anti-virus Antibodies
A Q&A with Lawrence Shapiro
Disease
August 24, 2020
Curious Minds: How do Proteins Tangle in the Brain?
A project exploring how proteins turn toxic in the brain brings together two undergraduates with a passion for science.
Tools & Technology
July 21, 2020
Lab in the Time of Coronavirus Podcast: "Digital Defense"
PhD students share stories about defending their theses during the pandemic.
Tools & Technology
July 2, 2020
Lab in the Time of Coronavirus Podcast: "Masks Come Clean"
Researchers put to the test procedures for cleaning N95 face masks at home, using common appliances that generate heat.
Disease
May 29, 2020
Lab in the Time of Coronavirus: “Harnessing Antibodies”
As the world waits for a COVID-19 vaccine, researchers in New York are developing a way to treat people who have the virus with antibodies collected from those who have recovered.
