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
Research Discovery Retraining the brain’s vision center to take action Neuroscientists have demonstrated the astounding flexibility of the brain by training neurons that normally process…georgeannMarch 1, 2018
Research Discovery The path to happiness is complicated: Dopamine circuitry in the brain Cookies, a rewarding stimulus, are used to depict a simplified circuit between D1 receptor expressing…georgeannJanuary 30, 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
Perspective The emperor’s new wardrobe: Rebalancing diversity of animal models in neuroscience research The neuroscience field is steaming ahead, fueled by a revolution in cutting-edge technologies. Concurrently, another…georgeannOctober 27, 2017
Profile Dust in the Machine Hear the letters BMI and the first thing you probably think of is “body mass index.” Keep…georgeannSeptember 28, 2017
Berkeley Neuroscience in the News Squirrels are so organized it’s nuts They use complex memory strategies to organize their stash. Squirrels are smart. One that runs afoul of…georgeannSeptember 14, 2017
Berkeley Neuroscience in the News Optogenetics a cornerstone of DARPA’s neural interface program The Neural Engineering System Design (NESD) program, launched in 2016 to facilitate precision communication between the…georgeannSeptember 13, 2017
Berkeley Neuroscience in the News Squirrels put their groceries away just like we do! Do you keep your vegetables on one shelf in your fridge, and eggs and meat…georgeannSeptember 13, 2017