Disease
September 4, 2017
The Mystery Behind Schizophrenia's Most Stubborn Symptom
New study in mice reveals biological origins of memory deficits, a core symptom of schizophrenia.
The Senses
August 31, 2017
How Does Rafael Nadal Keep His Eye on the Ball? The Neuroscience of Vision
In celebration of the 2017 US Open, Columbia's Zuckerman Institute presents a piece that explores the minds behind the talents. Join us for a tour led by neuroscientist Rudy Behnia, PhD, an expert in vision at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute.
Movement
August 30, 2017
Hidden Deep in the Brain, a Map That Guides Animals’ Movements
What if you could look deep into the brain and watch the activity of hundreds of neurons in a moving animal? Now, with miniature mobile microscopes, this is possible in mice and has enabled scientists to uncover a map that is used by the brain to guide our movements.
The Senses
August 9, 2017
How the Tongue Keeps Its Tastes Straight
Signals sent by tongue’s taste cells prevent the brain from confusing bitter and sweet tastes.
Decision Making
July 27, 2017
Scientists Witness the Brain’s ‘Aha!’ Moment
Study lends insight into one of neuroscience’s greatest puzzles: how the brain transforms unconscious information into conscious thought.
Learning & Memory
June 27, 2017
Learning, Memory and Movement: Revealing Connections Behind the Brain’s Talents
Whether it’s hitting a homerun or a tickling the ivories, neuroscientist Rui Costa, PhD, investigates how we learn skilled movement — and what happens in the brain when that ability is disrupted.
Tools & Technology
June 16, 2017
Building the Tools to Revolutionize Brain Research
At the 2017 World Science Festival, scientists shared their insights into how technology is advancing what we can uncover about the brain — and how that knowledge stands to improve health and society
The Senses
May 22, 2017
How the Brain Turns Down the Volume on Your Noisy Body
A Q&A with Nathaniel Sawtell, PhD
Disease
April 27, 2017
Can Tangled-Up Neurons Lead to Depression-Like Behavior?
Twin papers lend clues into how the brain organizes itself, offering new avenues for studying psychiatric disorders.
Decision Making
April 7, 2017
Curious Cells: How the Brain Makes Up Its Mind
A Q&A with Jacqueline Gottlieb, PhD
