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A new open-source system for behavioural research in neuroscience

Researchers have developed a new experimental system - Aeon, to measure brain activity, together with behaviour, in a naturalistic environment.

1 August 2025
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Will we ever understand the brain? 12 leading neuroscientists reflect

We asked 12 leading neuroscientists to reflect on our understanding of the brain. We asked; will we ever truly understand the brain? How would we know if we had, and how long might it take to get there? While most suggest that a complete understanding may remain forever out of reach, they contemplate the nature of the question and the reasons for their own endeavours.

6 August 2025
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The cells of sleep

The brain contains thousands of types of cells, but it is only in recent years that these have been brought into focus, thanks to new techniques that can distinguish them based on their functions, morphology, physiology and electrical properties. Such fine resolution is essential to understand the brain, argues Dr Renata Batista-Brito, from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Her most recent research has uncovered a previously unknown role for a rare type of inhibitory neuron in the cortex. In this interview, she discusses the journey to finding the function of these cells, the nature of sleep, and the importance of believing in yourself.

25 July 2025
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Could enrichment reduce mouse aggression?

This is the story of how Amy’s dedication to animal welfare and their collaborative spirit resulted in new research aimed at reducing aggression in CD-1 male mice through environmental enrichment.

22 July 2025
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SWC Seminar: Volatile working memory representations crystalize with practice
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Dr Peyman Golshani
UCLA
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10
Oct
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SWC Seminar: Competition in brain development and a novel approach to neural coding
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Dr Michael Stryker
https://strykerlab.ucsf.edu/
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Oct
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Dr Carl Schoonover and Dr Andrew Fink
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Dr Carl Schoonover and Dr Andrew Fink
Allen Institute and Northwestern University
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