February 2024
by Linda Faye Tidwell
12 mm fish produces 140-Decibel Sound
An international research team, along with Senckenberg scientist Dr. Ralf Britz & ECN PI Benjamin Judkewitz, have studied Danionella cerebrum, a small species of fish with a length of no more than 12 millimeters. Despite its diminutive size, the fish can produce sounds close to its body of over 140 decibels – comparable to a jet engine during take-off in 100 meter distance. In their study, published in the scientific journal “PNAS,” the researchers show that the tiny, translucent fish possess a special sound-generating apparatus.
by Oliver Mai-Kolerus
ECN and NeuroCure are hiring a student assistance
The Einstein Center for Neurosciences Berlin and the Cluster of Excellence NeuroCure are looking for a student assistance to support the office teams.
Read more … ECN and NeuroCure are hiring a student assistance
by Linda Faye Tidwell
Researchers use deep brain stimulation to localize disrupted neural pathways
When certain connections in the brain do not function correctly, disorders such as Parkinson`s disease, dystonia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and Tourette´s syndrome may result. Targeted stimulation of specific areas in the brain can help alleviate symptoms.
Read more … Researchers use deep brain stimulation to localize disrupted neural pathways
by Sofia Gutium
Call for proposals: Student/postdoc-run speaker series in the neurosciences
@Students and postdocs: Submit a proposal for a fully funded speaker series on a topic of your choice!
Read more … Call for proposals: Student/postdoc-run speaker series in the neurosciences