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HBI brings together neuroscience researchers from different parts of Harvard and its affiliated hospitals.
Throughout all that we do, we aspire to build and nurture a scientific community that is diverse, inclusive, and welcoming.
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🧠💻Kempner researchers are using the new #DGXSpark to map how genes shape the brain — bringing the power of #AI straight to the bench and accelerating the pace of discovery.🚀
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Decoding Epilepsy with the Power of AI - Kempner Institute
The Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence has launched an ambitious new project that brings together the frontiers of biology and computing to uncover how genetic […]
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November 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
🧠💻Kempner researchers are using the new #DGXSpark to map how genes shape the brain — bringing the power of #AI straight to the bench and accelerating the pace of discovery.🚀
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Congrats to our founding co-director Josh Sanes on winning the Gerard Prize from Society for Neuroscience!
Joshua Sanes Receives Society for Neuroscience’s Highest Honor 🧠 🧪🧬 #AcademicSky #higherEd
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Joshua Sanes Receives Society for Neuroscience’s Highest Honor - Harvard University - Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology
Joshua Sanes, PhD, the Jeff C. Tarr Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology, emeritus, and founding director of Harvard’s Center for Brain Science (CBS), has been awarded the […]
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November 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Congrats to our founding co-director Josh Sanes on winning the Gerard Prize from Society for Neuroscience!
The Brain’s Relapse Wires: A Tale of Two Pathways
The fight against addiction is a fight against memory.
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The fight against addiction is a fight against memory.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The Brain’s Relapse Wires: A Tale of Two Pathways
The fight against addiction is a fight against memory.
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The fight against addiction is a fight against memory.
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Meet @luxorboero.bsky.social on #HumansofHBI
"My work aims to understand how animals integrate this noisy odor information over time to figure out where an odor is coming from"
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"My work aims to understand how animals integrate this noisy odor information over time to figure out where an odor is coming from"
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October 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Meet @luxorboero.bsky.social on #HumansofHBI
"My work aims to understand how animals integrate this noisy odor information over time to figure out where an odor is coming from"
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"My work aims to understand how animals integrate this noisy odor information over time to figure out where an odor is coming from"
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From Pipettes to Paychecks: Exploring Biotech Careers 🧠 🧪🧬 #AcademicSky #higherEd
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From Pipettes to Paychecks: Exploring Biotech Careers - Harvard University - Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology
Monday, October 20 | 3:00–4:00 PM | BioLabs Lecture Hall, Room 1080 Wondering what comes after grad school or your postdoc? Join MCB for a lively panel discussion […]
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October 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
From Pipettes to Paychecks: Exploring Biotech Careers 🧠 🧪🧬 #AcademicSky #higherEd
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The new center, supported by a gift to Harvard University from philanthropist K. Lisa Yang, will bring together scientists working to demystify brain-body communication.
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Autism. Chronic pain. Rising colon cancer rates. New Harvard center explores urgent health problems. - The Boston Globe
Harvard's new Brain-Body Center will dive deep into health issues that have stymied researchers.
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October 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM
The new center, supported by a gift to Harvard University from philanthropist K. Lisa Yang, will bring together scientists working to demystify brain-body communication.
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Absolutely one of the highlights of my scientific career! My whole lab was inspired by Marianne’s curiosity, willpower, optimism, and generosity. Thank you so much Marianne, and thanks to the Harvard Brain Science Initiative for posting about her visit ☺️
When Your Research Donor Is 6
First-grader Marianne Cullen raises $1,000 for axolotl research, meets @jesslamae.bsky.social, her scientist hero — and maybe gets taste of what she wants to do when she grows up.
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First-grader Marianne Cullen raises $1,000 for axolotl research, meets @jesslamae.bsky.social, her scientist hero — and maybe gets taste of what she wants to do when she grows up.
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When your research donor is 6 — Harvard Gazette
First-grader raises $1,000 for axolotl research, meets her scientist hero — and maybe gets taste of what she wants to do when she grows up
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October 9, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Absolutely one of the highlights of my scientific career! My whole lab was inspired by Marianne’s curiosity, willpower, optimism, and generosity. Thank you so much Marianne, and thanks to the Harvard Brain Science Initiative for posting about her visit ☺️
When Your Research Donor Is 6
First-grader Marianne Cullen raises $1,000 for axolotl research, meets @jesslamae.bsky.social, her scientist hero — and maybe gets taste of what she wants to do when she grows up.
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First-grader Marianne Cullen raises $1,000 for axolotl research, meets @jesslamae.bsky.social, her scientist hero — and maybe gets taste of what she wants to do when she grows up.
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When your research donor is 6 — Harvard Gazette
First-grader raises $1,000 for axolotl research, meets her scientist hero — and maybe gets taste of what she wants to do when she grows up
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October 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
When Your Research Donor Is 6
First-grader Marianne Cullen raises $1,000 for axolotl research, meets @jesslamae.bsky.social, her scientist hero — and maybe gets taste of what she wants to do when she grows up.
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First-grader Marianne Cullen raises $1,000 for axolotl research, meets @jesslamae.bsky.social, her scientist hero — and maybe gets taste of what she wants to do when she grows up.
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The Harvard Gazette summarizes the current state of Alzheimer's research and profiles the research of Steven Arnold, Reisa Sperling, Ted Zwang, @sdas617.bsky.social, Bradley Hyman, and Bruce Yankner.
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Making real gains in war on Alzheimer’s — Harvard Gazette
Researchers hope new technologies, approaches usher in era of effective treatment for incurable disease amid urgency of ‘silver tsunami’
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October 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The Harvard Gazette summarizes the current state of Alzheimer's research and profiles the research of Steven Arnold, Reisa Sperling, Ted Zwang, @sdas617.bsky.social, Bradley Hyman, and Bruce Yankner.
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Elizabeth Klerman, MD/PhD ’90, a professor at MGH, and a faculty affiliate of Harvard Medical School, contends we’re almost certainly not getting enough rest, we probably don’t know how tired we are, and our sleep debt is affecting our work and health.
Bedtime Story
Elizabeth Klerman, MD/PhD ’90, a professor at Massachusetts General Hospital’s (MGH) Department of Neurology, and a faculty affiliate of Harvard Medical School’s (HMS) Division of Sleep Medicine,…
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September 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Elizabeth Klerman, MD/PhD ’90, a professor at MGH, and a faculty affiliate of Harvard Medical School, contends we’re almost certainly not getting enough rest, we probably don’t know how tired we are, and our sleep debt is affecting our work and health.
Today at 3!
Please join us on 10/3 at 3pm at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the @bpl.boston.gov! All ages welcome!
October 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Today at 3!
This Friday!!!
Please join us on 10/3 at 3pm at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the @bpl.boston.gov! All ages welcome!
September 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
This Friday!!!
Meet @kelseytea.bsky.social on #HumansofHBI
How does genetic and molecular variation, either through evolution or within a species, result in neural and behavioral variation? How many different ways can you evolve a similar behavior?
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How does genetic and molecular variation, either through evolution or within a species, result in neural and behavioral variation? How many different ways can you evolve a similar behavior?
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September 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Meet @kelseytea.bsky.social on #HumansofHBI
How does genetic and molecular variation, either through evolution or within a species, result in neural and behavioral variation? How many different ways can you evolve a similar behavior?
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How does genetic and molecular variation, either through evolution or within a species, result in neural and behavioral variation? How many different ways can you evolve a similar behavior?
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From Daniel Rubin, Ziv Williams, lead senior author Francis R. Williet (Stanford), and first author Erin M. Kunz (Stanford).
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Unquiet minds — Harvard Gazette
Researchers inch closer to decoding inner speech
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September 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
From Daniel Rubin, Ziv Williams, lead senior author Francis R. Williet (Stanford), and first author Erin M. Kunz (Stanford).
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As anxiety and depression persist at alarming rates among U.S. teens, new research finds that less than a third of the nation’s public schools conduct mental health screenings, and a significant number of those that do say it’s hard to meet students’ needs.
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Public schools a weak link in efforts to protect teen mental health— Harvard Gazette
Study finds less than a third conduct screenings, according to survey of more than 1,000 principals.
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September 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
As anxiety and depression persist at alarming rates among U.S. teens, new research finds that less than a third of the nation’s public schools conduct mental health screenings, and a significant number of those that do say it’s hard to meet students’ needs.
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September 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Happening tomorrow!
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Please join us on 10/3 at 3pm at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the @bpl.boston.gov! All ages welcome!
September 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Please join us on 10/3 at 3pm at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the @bpl.boston.gov! All ages welcome!
Meet @neuroangelica-atb.bsky.social on #HumansofHBI
Assistant Professor, @harvardmed.bsky.social;
Director of Social and Cognitive Research at the Lurie Center for Autism
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Assistant Professor, @harvardmed.bsky.social;
Director of Social and Cognitive Research at the Lurie Center for Autism
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September 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Meet @neuroangelica-atb.bsky.social on #HumansofHBI
Assistant Professor, @harvardmed.bsky.social;
Director of Social and Cognitive Research at the Lurie Center for Autism
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Assistant Professor, @harvardmed.bsky.social;
Director of Social and Cognitive Research at the Lurie Center for Autism
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We are thrilled to share this TedxNewEngland Talk with Aleena Garner, Neuroscientist at @harvardmed.bsky.social! How we perceive reality is shaped by the interactions between our memories, present sensations, and future expectations.
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TEDxNewEngland
Bridging the gaps
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September 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
We are thrilled to share this TedxNewEngland Talk with Aleena Garner, Neuroscientist at @harvardmed.bsky.social! How we perceive reality is shaped by the interactions between our memories, present sensations, and future expectations.
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New research finds that vagus nerve cells, a group of nerve cells known for their role in detecting chemical irritation, tissue damage, heat, and pressure also work as critical defenders against the worst ravages of the flu caused by an overactive immune response.
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Unusual Allies: Vagus Nerve Cells Emerge as Defenders Against Flu Damage
Study finds sensory cells that detect tissue damage, irritants also rein in harmful immune responses to protect the lungs
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September 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
New research finds that vagus nerve cells, a group of nerve cells known for their role in detecting chemical irritation, tissue damage, heat, and pressure also work as critical defenders against the worst ravages of the flu caused by an overactive immune response.
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Mediterranean Diet Offsets Genetic Risk for Dementia, Study Finds
From Dong D. Wang, and colleagues. First author Yuxi Liu.
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From Dong D. Wang, and colleagues. First author Yuxi Liu.
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Mediterranean diet offsets genetic risk for dementia, study finds — Harvard Gazette
Researchers saw the greatest benefit for those who have the highest predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease.
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September 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Mediterranean Diet Offsets Genetic Risk for Dementia, Study Finds
From Dong D. Wang, and colleagues. First author Yuxi Liu.
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From Dong D. Wang, and colleagues. First author Yuxi Liu.
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Check out this feature on our bipolar disorder grant program!
“The goal for this grant program has always been to help creative scientists in our community initiate new avenues of research related to bipolar disorder” —HBI co-director @neurovenki.bsky.social
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“The goal for this grant program has always been to help creative scientists in our community initiate new avenues of research related to bipolar disorder” —HBI co-director @neurovenki.bsky.social
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Seeding solutions for bipolar disorder — Harvard Gazette
Brain Science grants promote new approaches to treat the condition and discover underlying causes.
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September 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Check out this feature on our bipolar disorder grant program!
“The goal for this grant program has always been to help creative scientists in our community initiate new avenues of research related to bipolar disorder” —HBI co-director @neurovenki.bsky.social
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“The goal for this grant program has always been to help creative scientists in our community initiate new avenues of research related to bipolar disorder” —HBI co-director @neurovenki.bsky.social
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Underlying “Stay or Go” Choices
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How Mice Make Foraging Decisions: Uchida Lab Reveals Neural Mechanism Underlying “Stay or Go” Choices - Harvard University - Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology
In a new study in Neuron (PDF), researchers from Naoshige Uchida’s MCB lab provide an unprecedented look at how the brain makes foraging decisions—choices between sticking with a […]
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September 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Underlying “Stay or Go” Choices
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Neural Circuit and Molecular Mechanism Underlying Social Hierarchy Identified
From @dulaclab.bsky.social @neurovenki.bsky.social and colleagues, co-first authors Adam C. Nelson and Vikrant Kapoor.
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From @dulaclab.bsky.social @neurovenki.bsky.social and colleagues, co-first authors Adam C. Nelson and Vikrant Kapoor.
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Neural Circuit and Molecular Mechanism Underlying Social Hierarchy Identified - Harvard University - Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology
The formation of social hierarchies is a fundamental aspect of group living, reducing conflict and guiding behavior across species—from animals to humans. Yet, the precise neural and molecular […]
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August 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Neural Circuit and Molecular Mechanism Underlying Social Hierarchy Identified
From @dulaclab.bsky.social @neurovenki.bsky.social and colleagues, co-first authors Adam C. Nelson and Vikrant Kapoor.
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From @dulaclab.bsky.social @neurovenki.bsky.social and colleagues, co-first authors Adam C. Nelson and Vikrant Kapoor.
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New research shows for the first time that lithium is naturally present in the brain, shields it from neurodegeneration, and maintains the normal function of all major brain cell types.
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Could lithium explain — and treat — Alzheimer’s? — Harvard Gazette
New study finds deficiency ignites neurodegenerative disease, and restoring it reverses brain aging in mice.
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August 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
New research shows for the first time that lithium is naturally present in the brain, shields it from neurodegeneration, and maintains the normal function of all major brain cell types.
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