Systems Neuroscience | Picower Institute

Picower Institute scientists seek to understand the complex circuits and processes that the brain constructs and employs so that we can perceive, learn, think, plan, and feel. To learn more about these or other areas of inquiry, select them under Research Topics and you'll find relevant Picower people, discoveries and events.

October 5, 2017

Awards

The award will be used to map the neural circuitry of social interactions and develop a mathematical model for complex group behaviors.

September 27, 2017

Research Findings

Neuroscientists identify a brain circuit that generates brain waves carrying spatial information

September 13, 2017

Research findings

Bacterial populations in mother’s GI tract may play a central role.

August 17, 2017

Research Findings

Neuroscientists discover a brain circuit dedicated to retrieving memories.

June 1, 2017

Research Findings

Electrodes placed on the scalp could help patients with brain diseases.

April 6, 2017

Research Findings

New findings challenge standard model of memory consolidation.

March 22, 2017

Research Findings

Surprisingly, the neurons are located in a brain region thought to be linked with fear.

December 7, 2016

Research Findings

Noninvasive technique reduces beta amyloid plaques in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease.

November 21, 2016

Research Findings

Study finds decreasing activity in the eye can help overcome visual impairment.

November 1, 2016

Awards

Neuroscientist recognized for his role in modeling brain circuitry as it gives rise to cognition.

September 29, 2016

Research Findings

Cells in the hippocampus store memories of acquaintances, a new study reports.

September 22, 2016

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