PCNeuroscience

Neuroscience program at Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island.

[PCNeuroscience @PCNeuroscience]

Excited for the Neuroscience Program Director Dr. Victoria Templer whose new article "Attentional processing in the rat dorsal posterior parietal cortex" is being published in Neurobiology of Learning and Memory.

https://t.co/rlthgcAda9

[Neuroscience News @NeuroscienceNew]

New Brain Mapping Tool Reveals Detailed Neuronal Connections

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking neurotechnology called START, which combines transcriptomics and viral tracing to map precise neuronal connections in the brain.

This new tool enables scientists to distinguish between different subtypes of inhibitory neurons and their specific connections with excitatory neurons in the cortex.

The ability to map these connections at such a detailed level offers new insights into how brain circuits function and opens the door for more targeted therapeutic approaches.

The study found distinct connectivity patterns among various inhibitory neuron subtypes, which could not have been observed with previous methods.

These findings are especially relevant for developing treatments for neurological conditions, as targeting specific neuron subtypes may lead to more effective therapies.

The research marks a significant step toward better understanding brain circuitry and developing precision medicine for brain disorders.

Image: Salk Institute

[Paula Croxson @paulacroxson.bsky.social @paulacroxson]

Exciting news! @christineliuart and I are co-hosting an Art of Neuroscience social at #SfN24! Come and showcase your art (submit by Sept 27!) or come and mingle with us and fellow artists and art enthusiasts! 🎨🧠 https://t.co/deIB7VEOIi
Please RT!
Poster art by @DaniBeckman 🔬

[PC School of Nursing and Health Sciences @FriarHealth]

Tomorrow (9/17), join Dean McInnis for a special drop-in event. This gathering offers a fantastic opportunity to unwind, connect with fellow SNHS students, stay informed about the latest developments within the school, and enjoy some fall-inspired treats.

[Harvard Medical School @harvardmed]

A new strategy for treating blood cancers is helping to eliminate the tiny percentage of tumor cells that CAR T-cell therapies leave behind https://t.co/fdxCgTwI4L

[PCNeuroscience @PCNeuroscience]

Providence College is hiring for a tenure-track Neuroscience/Biology position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Check out the listing here: https://t.co/VQspC3kBk6

#neuroscience #biology

[For Women in Science @4womeninscience]

Every girl and woman deserves the chance to thrive in science, supported by mentorship and belief in her potential, yet #women only account for 35% of #STEM graduates. Find out more : https://t.co/R3i3XVZrhC #FWIS

[PCNeuroscience @PCNeuroscience]

The Department of Biology and the Neuroscience Program at Providence College invites applications for one full-time, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Please share with your networks: https://t.co/VQspC3k3uy

[UBC Psychology @UBCPsych]

We're hiring two tenure-track assistant professors in behavioural neuroscience to begin on July 1, 2025. Please share with your networks!
Apply by Oct 1, 2024 here: https://t.co/J7Tadcl4xt

[Neuroscience News @NeuroscienceNew]

Anxiety Raises Dementia Risk

A recent study finds that chronic and new onset anxiety are associated with a significantly higher risk of developing dementia.

The research, conducted over 10 years with 2,132 participants aged around 76, showed that individuals with chronic or new anxiety had 2.8 and 3.2 times higher risk of dementia, respectively.

Notably, those whose anxiety resolved did not face increased dementia risk, highlighting the potential importance of managing anxiety for dementia prevention.

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[Kevin Franks @thefrankslab]

Please RT. The Franks Lab at Duke U. is hiring a neuroscience tech! We study perception, learning & decision-making using the mouse olfactory system. Learn more here: https://t.co/F5vMxx0gO9.
#Neuroscience #ResearchJobs #DukeUniversity #ScienceJobs

[Susanne Hoffmann @Dr_S_Hoffmann]

Here is the official advert for the #PhDposition in Behavioral Neurobiology. Apply asap if you are passionate about #birds and #neuroethology. Looking forward to working with you.

https://t.co/m1O30GjWBG

[CNS 2027 Annual Meeting @CNSmtg]

Save the Date for the Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS) 2025 Annual Meeting in Boston! #CNS2025

@CogNeuroNews @CNS_TA

[Oliver Barnstedt @obarnstedt]

🚨Pls retweet!🚨
Barnstedt Lab is going live at the University of Magdeburg! We have 2 fully-funded job openings to study the neural circuits of memory and action using in vivo optical tools. Come join us! 🔬🐭❇️🏃💭
Postdoc: https://t.co/FjM9RyvPdH
PhD: https://t.co/sZ8h3CO1Xp

[Neuroscience News @NeuroscienceNew]

Six Types of Depression Identified

Researchers identified six depression subtypes through brain imaging and machine learning, revealing tailored treatment options.

This breakthrough in precision psychiatry can improve treatment outcomes by matching patients with the most effective therapies based on their brain activity patterns.

The study aims to move beyond the trial-and-error method of prescribing antidepressants.

This personalized approach could revolutionize mental health care by ensuring the right treatment is chosen the first time.

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[Rachel Bennett @RBennett_PhD]

In people w/ Alzheimer's, blood vessels are tortuous and irregular just like what we reported in tau models in 2018. In our new work, we show that there's a lot more perivascular tau than previously thought. Read about clear brains + vascular tau here: https://t.co/Bm3Ipwim6d

[MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit @mrccbu]

New paper: A neuroanatomical and cognitive model of impaired social behaviour in frontotemporal dementia: https://t.co/duSeqRPWOe

[Neuroscience News @NeuroscienceNew]

Brain Chemistry Sheds Light on Overeating and Memory

Fruit flies use the neurotransmitter octopamine to decide whether food memories are stored long-term or short-term.

This process, influenced by energy reserves, affects future eating behavior.

High glycogen levels result in stable food memories, prompting increased food intake even after fasting.

The research suggests that similar mechanisms may influence overeating in humans.

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[Neurology Journal @GreenJournal]

Learn about the role of the sympathetic system in skeletal muscle: https://t.co/R8fB6vLu20

#NeuroTwitter #Neurology

[Neurology Journal @GreenJournal]

This Canadian longitudinal study on aging shares associations between age at menopause, vascular risk, and 3-year cognitive change: https://t.co/LA4KwxNNT1