Nicolas Tritsch
@nictritsch.bsky.social
Neuroscientist curious to unravel how neurons learn from one another. McGill / Hopkins / HMS / NYU / McGill
https://www.tritschlab.org/
https://www.tritschlab.org/
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Tools that track specific molecules in neurons have enabled researchers to probe previously unexplored aspects of neurobiology
go.nature.com/4p2hyua
go.nature.com/4p2hyua
How genetically encoded sensors have lit up neuroscience
Tools that track specific molecules in neurons have enabled researchers to probe previously unexplored aspects of neurobiology — although important caveats remain.
go.nature.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Tools that track specific molecules in neurons have enabled researchers to probe previously unexplored aspects of neurobiology
go.nature.com/4p2hyua
go.nature.com/4p2hyua
Delighted to see this finally out: rdcu.be/eO9oW
We tested whether brief striatal dopamine release events influence the vigor of skilled movements. Despite popular belief, we did not find any evidence linking rapid dopamine dynamics to motor vigor on a moment-by-moment basis.
We tested whether brief striatal dopamine release events influence the vigor of skilled movements. Despite popular belief, we did not find any evidence linking rapid dopamine dynamics to motor vigor on a moment-by-moment basis.
Subsecond dopamine fluctuations do not specify the vigor of ongoing actions
Nature Neuroscience - Liu and colleagues show that the vigor (that is, speed and amplitude) of dexterous movements is not controlled by ongoing fluctuations in extracellular dopamine within the...
rdcu.be
November 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Delighted to see this finally out: rdcu.be/eO9oW
We tested whether brief striatal dopamine release events influence the vigor of skilled movements. Despite popular belief, we did not find any evidence linking rapid dopamine dynamics to motor vigor on a moment-by-moment basis.
We tested whether brief striatal dopamine release events influence the vigor of skilled movements. Despite popular belief, we did not find any evidence linking rapid dopamine dynamics to motor vigor on a moment-by-moment basis.
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The team at @unbreaking.org have been doing tremendous work distilling news + context into briefs about the harms of the administration and movements countering them. I'm deep into some topics and found it so helpful to catch up on others, like transgender healthcare: unbreaking.org/issues/trans...
May 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The team at @unbreaking.org have been doing tremendous work distilling news + context into briefs about the harms of the administration and movements countering them. I'm deep into some topics and found it so helpful to catch up on others, like transgender healthcare: unbreaking.org/issues/trans...
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Groundbreaking scientific discoveries don’t happen in isolation.
Michelle Gray, PhD, SfN Program Committee member, shares how you can enhance your research through valuable exchange w/ the global scientific community at #SfN25.
Don't delay, submit your abstract today!
🔗 bit.ly/3G5vEde
#NeuroSky
Michelle Gray, PhD, SfN Program Committee member, shares how you can enhance your research through valuable exchange w/ the global scientific community at #SfN25.
Don't delay, submit your abstract today!
🔗 bit.ly/3G5vEde
#NeuroSky
May 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Groundbreaking scientific discoveries don’t happen in isolation.
Michelle Gray, PhD, SfN Program Committee member, shares how you can enhance your research through valuable exchange w/ the global scientific community at #SfN25.
Don't delay, submit your abstract today!
🔗 bit.ly/3G5vEde
#NeuroSky
Michelle Gray, PhD, SfN Program Committee member, shares how you can enhance your research through valuable exchange w/ the global scientific community at #SfN25.
Don't delay, submit your abstract today!
🔗 bit.ly/3G5vEde
#NeuroSky
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Bernie is on FIRE!🔥
March 9, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Bernie is on FIRE!🔥
Our colleagues at NIH disagree with you Elon Musk. Their jobs are being cut, illegally, and those who stay are too afraid to speak out. But you ARE killing US research, whether you realize it or not
March 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Our colleagues at NIH disagree with you Elon Musk. Their jobs are being cut, illegally, and those who stay are too afraid to speak out. But you ARE killing US research, whether you realize it or not
Beautiful day in DC to show our support for science. Strong science makes America great
March 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Beautiful day in DC to show our support for science. Strong science makes America great
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We must learn to showcase the practical significance of basic research, demonstrating how seemingly arcane investigations yield transformative applications, writes @tonyzador.bsky.social www.thetransmitter.org/outreach/how...
How to communicate the value of curiosity-driven research
The burden of proof is on us, as researchers, to explain why what we do is valuable to society.
www.thetransmitter.org
March 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We must learn to showcase the practical significance of basic research, demonstrating how seemingly arcane investigations yield transformative applications, writes @tonyzador.bsky.social www.thetransmitter.org/outreach/how...
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I sure wish that, at a time when the country to the south is shredding its higher education system, we in Quebec were taking advantage of the possible flight of talent. Instead we're doing the reverse.
www.montrealgazette.com/news/provinc...
www.montrealgazette.com/news/provinc...
www.montrealgazette.com
February 26, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I sure wish that, at a time when the country to the south is shredding its higher education system, we in Quebec were taking advantage of the possible flight of talent. Instead we're doing the reverse.
www.montrealgazette.com/news/provinc...
www.montrealgazette.com/news/provinc...
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Posting this great piece by @analog-ashley.bsky.social for prospective grad students this cycle medium.com/the-spike/ch... #neuroscience
Choosing a neuroscience graduate program
TL;DR talk to current students & trust your instincts
medium.com
February 6, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Posting this great piece by @analog-ashley.bsky.social for prospective grad students this cycle medium.com/the-spike/ch... #neuroscience
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Shame on HHMI @hhmi.bsky.social
Private philanthropic organization complies in advance.
Just…WOW.
Just…WOW.
Extremely disappointed to see HHMI decide to kill their Inclusive Excellence program, including terminating the current IE3 awards to over a hundred institutions effective this year in the middle of a 6-year grant. I was hoping HHMI (and other private funders) would continue to lead the way.
February 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Shame on HHMI @hhmi.bsky.social
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RONALD REAGAN (1988): We should be aware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world—all while cynically waving the American flag.
February 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM
RONALD REAGAN (1988): We should be aware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world—all while cynically waving the American flag.
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Call to End Freeze on Federal Grants
The White House's pause on federal grants threatens our nation’s scientific progress. Read SfN's full statement urging this Administration to lift the freeze to protect the health and security of our nation: bit.ly/4gq9i2I
The White House's pause on federal grants threatens our nation’s scientific progress. Read SfN's full statement urging this Administration to lift the freeze to protect the health and security of our nation: bit.ly/4gq9i2I
Call to End Freeze on Federal Grants
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January 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Call to End Freeze on Federal Grants
The White House's pause on federal grants threatens our nation’s scientific progress. Read SfN's full statement urging this Administration to lift the freeze to protect the health and security of our nation: bit.ly/4gq9i2I
The White House's pause on federal grants threatens our nation’s scientific progress. Read SfN's full statement urging this Administration to lift the freeze to protect the health and security of our nation: bit.ly/4gq9i2I
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SfN is governed by a Council and over 15 committees, all led by volunteer leaders dedicated to advancing neuroscience research, education, and advocacy.
Help shape the future of the field!
Nominate yourself or a colleague for a committee or Council position by Friday, February 7.
🔗 bit.ly/3HVsebE
Help shape the future of the field!
Nominate yourself or a colleague for a committee or Council position by Friday, February 7.
🔗 bit.ly/3HVsebE
January 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
SfN is governed by a Council and over 15 committees, all led by volunteer leaders dedicated to advancing neuroscience research, education, and advocacy.
Help shape the future of the field!
Nominate yourself or a colleague for a committee or Council position by Friday, February 7.
🔗 bit.ly/3HVsebE
Help shape the future of the field!
Nominate yourself or a colleague for a committee or Council position by Friday, February 7.
🔗 bit.ly/3HVsebE
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Just giving this a boost for those who may not have seen it yet... we have a PI position (molecular and cellular basis of cognition) at The Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto). The position comes with an appointment at Assist/Assoc Prof level at U of T. Share widely!
can-acn.org/scientist-se...
can-acn.org/scientist-se...
Scientist/Senior Scientist – Research Institute, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto – Canadian Association for Neuroscience
can-acn.org
January 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Just giving this a boost for those who may not have seen it yet... we have a PI position (molecular and cellular basis of cognition) at The Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto). The position comes with an appointment at Assist/Assoc Prof level at U of T. Share widely!
can-acn.org/scientist-se...
can-acn.org/scientist-se...
Was lazy about leaving Twitter, but can no longer justify it. So glad to see so many familiar faces here. I should have moved to Bluesky sooner!
February 2, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Was lazy about leaving Twitter, but can no longer justify it. So glad to see so many familiar faces here. I should have moved to Bluesky sooner!