https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-rss/?orgId=108862&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Neuroscience en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 19:06:56 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/pietro-de-camilli-and-the-cell-biology-of-neurons/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/pietro-de-camilli-and-the-cell-biology-of-neurons/ Pietro De Camilli always wanted to be a scientist. He has spent his career bridging cell biology and neuroscience. Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/brains-braking-system-can-become-a-gas-pedal/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/brains-braking-system-can-become-a-gas-pedal/ A neurotransmitter known to quiet activity in the brain can sometimes do the opposite, researchers find, offering implications for psychiatric treatment. Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/oakleigh-folkes-and-dahae-julia-jun-honored-with-2026-kavli-postdoctoral-award-for-collaborative-excellence/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/oakleigh-folkes-and-dahae-julia-jun-honored-with-2026-kavli-postdoctoral-award-for-collaborative-excellence/ Oakleigh Folkes, PhD, from the laboratory of Yong-Hui Jiang, MD, PhD, in the Department of Genetics, and Dahae "Julia" Jun, PhD, from the laboratory of Emilia Favuzzi, PhD, in the Department of Neuroscience, have been selected to receive the 2026 Kavli Postdoctoral Award for Collaborative Excellence. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/black-in-neuro-spring-fling-speaker-series/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/black-in-neuro-spring-fling-speaker-series/ Black in Neuroscience (BIN) will be hosting a Spring Fling Speaker Series from April 20–24 at 11:00 AM daily at 100 College St. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/two-yale-cores-included-in-the-2026-international-society-for-stem-cell-research-public-service-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/two-yale-cores-included-in-the-2026-international-society-for-stem-cell-research-public-service-award/ The iPSC Neurocore of the Department of Neuroscience, led by Tanina Arab, PhD, and the STEM Cell core of the STEM Cell Center, led by Caihong Qiu, PhD, are among the recipients. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/surprising-finding-in-eye-may-explain-how-we-see-in-low-light/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/surprising-finding-in-eye-may-explain-how-we-see-in-low-light/ New insight into how our eyes work could yield deeper understanding of visual processing with relevance to conditions such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/2026-gordon-shepherd-lecture-to-feature-arnold-kriegstein-md-phd/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/2026-gordon-shepherd-lecture-to-feature-arnold-kriegstein-md-phd/ The Gordon M. Shepherd Lecture in Integrative Neuroscience: "Genomic Insights into the Development, Evolution, and Diseases of the Developing Human Neocortex." Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/how-cells-communicate/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/how-cells-communicate/ Yale research uncovered how vesicles fuse and recycle, revealing core mechanisms of cellular communication. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/liang-receives-sloan-research-fellowship/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/liang-receives-sloan-research-fellowship/ Liang Liang, PhD, assistant professor of neuroscience, has received a Sloan Research Fellowship, a prestigious, two-year fellowship awarded to the most promising early-career researchers in the United States and Canada. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/17/three-early-career-yale-faculty-members-named-sloan-research-fellowships https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/17/three-early-career-yale-faculty-members-named-sloan-research-fellowships Yale’s John Eric Humphries, Liang Liang, and Diana Y. Qiu have received 2026 Sloan Research Fellowships, which recognize outstanding early-career scientists and scholars. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:00:00 Z https://ventures.yale.edu/news/blavatnik-fund-innovation-yale-support-12-life-sciences-projects-2026-spanning-oncology https://ventures.yale.edu/news/blavatnik-fund-innovation-yale-support-12-life-sciences-projects-2026-spanning-oncology In 2026, the Blavatnik Fund will support 12 faculty-led projects advancing innovative approaches to cancer, neurodegeneration, respiratory virus diagnostics, kidney disease, aging, metabolic disease, and rare disorders. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/tumors-protect-themselves-from-immune-attack-by-talking-to-brain/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/tumors-protect-themselves-from-immune-attack-by-talking-to-brain/ Researchers found that tumor-brain communication activated signaling that blocked immune activity against the cancer. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:00:00 Z https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/lung-cancer-hijacks-the-brain-to-trick-the-immune-system/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/lung-cancer-hijacks-the-brain-to-trick-the-immune-system/ Our study suggests that the tumor actually hijacks these existing pathways to promote itself,” explains Rui Chang, an associate professor of neuroscience at the Yale School of Medicine and a co-author of the study. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/01/07/dementia-risk-cognitive-health-advice/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/01/07/dementia-risk-cognitive-health-advice/ Among eight things you can do to lower dementia risk is reduce alcohol intake, experts say. "I think people should be aware that even a small amount of alcohol intake may have negative cognitive effects down the line,” said Joel Gelernter, MD, Foundations Fund Professor of Psychiatry and professor of genetics and of neuroscience. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/proteins-spread-parkinsons-pathology-in-the-brain/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/proteins-spread-parkinsons-pathology-in-the-brain/ Molecules found on the surface of motor neurons in the brain help traffic a misfolded protein into cells, leading to the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/12/10/stress-hormones-can-alter-brain-networks-and-strengthen-emotional-memories https://news.yale.edu/2025/12/10/stress-hormones-can-alter-brain-networks-and-strengthen-emotional-memories A new Yale study investigates how cortisol, a stress-related hormone, helps the brain build emotional memories. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/12/08/brain-circuits-bioturbation-and-new-physics-doc https://news.yale.edu/2025/12/08/brain-circuits-bioturbation-and-new-physics-doc Yale researchers study a mass extinction from the distant past, uncover hidden brain networks, and share expertise at an international meeting on enhanced weathering. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/12/05/wu-tsai-institute-making-right-connections https://news.yale.edu/2025/12/05/wu-tsai-institute-making-right-connections With state-of-the-art research facilities and collaborative spaces, Yale’s Wu Tsai Institute is on a mission to understand human cognition by bridging academic disciplines. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:00:00 Z https://www.apdaparkinson.org/article/precision-medicine-for-parkinsons-at-yale-research-center/ https://www.apdaparkinson.org/article/precision-medicine-for-parkinsons-at-yale-research-center/ Our new research center at Yale has surged forward on multiple fronts: new drug discovery via AI, powerful biomarker studies, and a thriving clinical program. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://yalealumnimagazine.org/articles/6126-back-to-the-beginning https://yalealumnimagazine.org/articles/6126-back-to-the-beginning Looking at stem cells for the origins of brain disorders. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/2025-yale-ku-forum-clinical-and-basic-neuroscience/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/2025-yale-ku-forum-clinical-and-basic-neuroscience/ Yale School of Medicine and Korea University will co-host the 2025 Yale-KU Forum, showcasing research on clinical and basic neuroscience. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/showcasing-the-beauty-of-basic-science/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/showcasing-the-beauty-of-basic-science/ “Beauty of Science 2025” displays the striking imagery from YSM researchers across disciplines. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/answering-a-century-old-question-how-do-brain-oscillations-emerge/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/answering-a-century-old-question-how-do-brain-oscillations-emerge/ Yale researchers developed a new method for measuring oscillations in neuronal activity. It could help identify early biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:00:00 Z https://www.mdlinx.com/news/how-gene-mutations-drive-dementia-in-parkinsons-disease/3yJbpwQKmzURheQoP07cp7 https://www.mdlinx.com/news/how-gene-mutations-drive-dementia-in-parkinsons-disease/3yJbpwQKmzURheQoP07cp7 "Dementia is often the scariest thing for many patients with Parkinson's disease, more so than motor symptoms," says Sreeganga Chandra, PhD, professor of neurology and of neuroscience at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and the study's principal investigator. "We are trying to understand the basis of cognitive dysfunction and whether we can find targets to ameliorate it." Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/how-gene-mutations-drive-dementia-in-parkinsons-disease/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/how-gene-mutations-drive-dementia-in-parkinsons-disease/ New findings reveal motor and cognitive deficits arise through separate mechanisms in Parkinson’s disease, challenging previous thinking. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/09/09/origins-mental-illness-fast-gas-black-hole https://news.yale.edu/2025/09/09/origins-mental-illness-fast-gas-black-hole Yale researchers discover a gas guzzling black hole, learn that mental illness may start to develop earlier than once thought, and explore why some brain seizures cause a loss of consciousness. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:00:00 Z https://www.thebrighterside.news/post/latest-alzheimers-research-science-solutions-and-setbacks/ https://www.thebrighterside.news/post/latest-alzheimers-research-science-solutions-and-setbacks/ Alzheimer’s research is at a tipping point, with new treatments and biomarkers offering hope, yet funding cuts risk slowing critical progress. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/a-new-paradigm-for-understanding-social-cognition/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/a-new-paradigm-for-understanding-social-cognition/ A new approach reveals the sophisticated social strategies marmosets use to cooperate. It may also shed light on how social cognition goes awry in conditions like autism. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/from-train-station-to-control-centerthe-thalamus-role-gets-an-upgrade/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/from-train-station-to-control-centerthe-thalamus-role-gets-an-upgrade/ The thalamus has been thought to be a relay for information in the brain. But a new study finds it plays a more important computational role for visual information than previously recognized. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:00:00 Z https://www.quantamagazine.org/what-does-it-mean-to-be-thirsty-20250811/ https://www.quantamagazine.org/what-does-it-mean-to-be-thirsty-20250811/ The effects of insufficient water are felt by every cell in the body, but it’s the brain that manifests our experience of thirst. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/a-genetic-mutation-linked-to-als-and-dementia-miswires-gene-expression/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/a-genetic-mutation-linked-to-als-and-dementia-miswires-gene-expression/ In one form of ALS and frontotemporal dementia, silent regions of a gene mysteriously start producing proteins. Yale researchers have figured out how, opening new avenues for treating these diseases. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/08/08/tipping-point-update-frontiers-alzheimers-disease-research https://news.yale.edu/2025/08/08/tipping-point-update-frontiers-alzheimers-disease-research In a Q&A, Yale neuroscientist Amy Arnsten discusses the state of Alzheimer’s disease research, exciting treatment breakthroughs on the horizon, and the key role of NIH funding in making it all happen. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/07/15/neurons-use-built-backup-batteries-fuel-brain-under-stress https://news.yale.edu/2025/07/15/neurons-use-built-backup-batteries-fuel-brain-under-stress A new Yale study reveals that neurons store their own sugar reserves that kick in to keep the brain functioning during metabolic stress. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:00:00 Z https://ventures.yale.edu/news/eight-translational-biotech-projects-selected-2025-blavatnik-accelerator-awards https://ventures.yale.edu/news/eight-translational-biotech-projects-selected-2025-blavatnik-accelerator-awards The mid-cycle Blavatnik Accelerator Awards recognize eight Yale early-stage innovations tackling cancer, rare disease, and neurodegeneration through digital platforms, RNA therapies, and next-gen molecules. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/two-for-one-researchers-find-one-neuron-can-send-multiple-messages/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/two-for-one-researchers-find-one-neuron-can-send-multiple-messages/ In fruit fly brains, one neuron can trigger two different types of behavior in response to an attractive odor. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/biomedical-research-saves-human-lives/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/biomedical-research-saves-human-lives/ The last half of the 20th century saw a sea change in our capacity to fight disease and improve health. The bedrock for this development was the consistent support for biomedical research, and the nation has benefited from scientific discoveries that have been translated into treatments for previously untreatable conditions. Since our inception in 1998, Women’s Health Research at Yale (WHRY) has initiated and supported such research on health conditions that directly affect communities all over the country. In particular, we have focused on advancing our understanding of women’s health and on sex differences in health and disease that inform our understanding and treatment of disorders in women and men. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:05:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-alumnus-entrepreneur-gives-dollar3-million-to-establish-professorship-in-neuroscience-at-yale-in-memory-of-mentor/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-alumnus-entrepreneur-gives-dollar3-million-to-establish-professorship-in-neuroscience-at-yale-in-memory-of-mentor/ Michael Singer, YC ’95, PhD ’00, MD ’02, a biotech entrepreneur, has donated $3 million to Yale School of Medicine to establish an endowed professorship in neuroscience in memory of his mentor, Dr. Gordon M. Shepherd, a pioneering neuroscientist. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/yale-rna-center-travel-grants-support-attendance-at-rna-2025-in-san-diego/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/yale-rna-center-travel-grants-support-attendance-at-rna-2025-in-san-diego/ The Yale RNA Center awarded Travel Grants to four early-career researchers—Haejeong Lee (Giraldez Lab), Tanja Hann (Pyle Lab), Dingyao Zhang (Gerstein and Lu Labs), and Lianhuan Wei (Guo Lab)—to attend RNA 2025 in San Diego. The grants support professional development and research exchange at this leading international RNA conference. Wed, 28 May 2025 13:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/lei-and-junkins-honored-with-2025-kavli-postdoctoral-fellowship/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/lei-and-junkins-honored-with-2025-kavli-postdoctoral-fellowship/ The Kavli Institute for Neuroscience is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Kavli Postdoctoral Fellowship. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/rodriguez-and-favuzzi-and-bagriantsev-and-machta-honored-with-2025-kavli-innovative-teams-awards/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/rodriguez-and-favuzzi-and-bagriantsev-and-machta-honored-with-2025-kavli-innovative-teams-awards/ The Kavli Institute for Neuroscience is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Kavli Innovative Teams Award. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/damaged-cell-trash-cans-may-contribute-to-parkinsons-disease/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/damaged-cell-trash-cans-may-contribute-to-parkinsons-disease/ A new study on a gene called VPS13C adds to growing evidence that lysosomal dysfunction may be one mechanism through which Parkinson’s disease arises. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/traineetuesday-yue-fei/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/traineetuesday-yue-fei/ In this week's #TraineeTuesday, we highlight Yue Fei, PhD, a graduate student in the Liang Lab at Yale, who recently defended his PhD thesis. His exciting research on motion perception is currently under revision at a prominent journal. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:00:00 Z https://forhumanity.yale.edu/news/unlocking-mysteries-memory-loss https://forhumanity.yale.edu/news/unlocking-mysteries-memory-loss Scientists at Yale School of Medicine think so, and an initiative funded by the Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation is supporting efforts to find out more about how inflammation and immune responses contribute to neurodegenerative diseases. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/traineetuesday-calvin-fang/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/traineetuesday-calvin-fang/ This week, we’re spotlighting Calvin Fang, an MD-PhD student at Yale who recently succeeded in defending his dissertation, finishing his PhD! While he is still working on finalizing his publication, closing his lab work, Calvin has traded microscopes for stethoscopes as he resumes his clinical journey. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/celebrating-mike-schwartz/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/celebrating-mike-schwartz/ On March 27, 2025, a large group of current and former colleagues and students of Michael Schwartz, PhD, gathered in the team-based learning room in the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library (CWML) to celebrate him on his retirement from his leadership roles in medical education at Yale School of Medicine. An art installation that four medical students created as a tribute to Schwartz was unveiled. The work is now permanently located in the CWML team-based learning classroom. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/traineetuesday-reagan-lamb-phd/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/traineetuesday-reagan-lamb-phd/ In this week's #TraineeTuesday, we feature Reagan Lamb, PhD, a postdoctoral associate recently awarded the Wu Tsai Postdoctoral Fellowship on the Experimental Track at Yale. This fellowship provides three years of funding for Reagan to pursue interdisciplinary research, combining her background of genetics and molecular biology. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/connecticut-academy-of-science-and-engineering-elects-12-from-ysm/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/connecticut-academy-of-science-and-engineering-elects-12-from-ysm/ Twelve Yale School of Medicine faculty members are among the leading experts in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine newly elected to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 22:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/traineetuesday-sydney-cason-phd/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/traineetuesday-sydney-cason-phd/ This #TraineeTuesday, we introduce Sydney Cason, PhD, a Postdoctoral Associate in the De Camilli Lab! She was recently awarded the Life Sciences Research Foundation (LSRF) Postdoctoral Fellowship, a prestigious private award that provides three years of salary and research allowance. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/picciotto-elected-president-of-american-association-for-the-advancement-of-science/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/neuroscience/news-article/picciotto-elected-president-of-american-association-for-the-advancement-of-science/ Marina Picciotto, PhD, Charles B. G. Murphy Professor of Psychiatry and professor in the Child Study Center, of neuroscience and of pharmacology, has been elected president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ventures.yale.edu/news/blavatnik-fund-innovation-yale-support-15-breakthrough-interventions-cardiometabolic https://ventures.yale.edu/news/blavatnik-fund-innovation-yale-support-15-breakthrough-interventions-cardiometabolic This year’s awardees are tackling some of the most urgent life science challenges with projects spanning novel therapeutics to AI-powered medical solutions. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z