by Linda Faye Tidwell
The Mechanisms Behind Swallowing
Sensory cells in the vagus nerve can detect and locate food in the esophagus. Their signals help transport the food onward to the stomach. Signal failure leads to swallowing disorders, say a team led by Carmen Birchmeier at the Max Delbrück Center. They have published their findings in “Neuron.”
by Linda Faye Tidwell
Third ECN Open Innovation in Science Award
Call for applications!
The aim of the ECN OIS Award is to empower young researchers in neuroscience to integrate the principles of open innovation and open science into their research and translate scientific knowledge into innovation that would address current societal challenges. The award candidates who compellingly implement the collaborative and innovative approaches into their research receive financial support and expert training for further development and implementation of their projects.
by Linda Faye Tidwell
ERC Advanced Grant Awarded to Neurobiologist Professor Stephan Sigrist for Research on Brain Resilience
ERC Advanced Grant Awarded to Neurobiologist Professor Stephan Sigrist for Research on Brain Resilience
by Linda Faye Tidwell
Charité mental health design hackathon- In the mind of the others
On Friday the 17th, many people from various disciplines like neuroscience, design, architecture, philosophy, psychology, psychiatry and healthcare got together to design neighborhoods that promote better mental health and well-being.
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