NMOC Lab

Neuroscience lab @durham_uni. Studying the Neuromodulation of Cognition. Run by @marco_bocchio. Mostly serotonin, psychedelics and interneurons

[Durham University @durham_uni]

New research by @marco_bocchio @DurhamPsych has revealed how brain cells called interneurons can act as our in-built traffic controllers🧠

This insight into brain communications could open up potential treatments for neurological disorders.

👉 https://t.co/Jjj8I97UHn

[Katherine Stiles @_K_Stiles]

Brain’s “Traffic Controllers” Hold Key to Learning and Memory

A study led by Dr. @Marco_Bocchio in the @DurhamPsych reveals how specific brain cells called interneurons can act as our in-built traffic controllers. ‣ https://t.co/aSrr7FFSCQ

[Marco Bocchio @marco_bocchio]

Our work showing how inhibitory #interneurons of the #hippocampus regulate the #synchrony of pyramidal cell #ensembles is now published in @PLOSbiology
https://t.co/9WjBBfy4oG

Summary below👇

[PLOS Biology @PLOSBiology]

How do single #interneurons affect synchrony in vivo? @marco_bocchio &co show that CA1 #hippocampus interneurons form a functionally connected network that promotes synchrony between #PyramidalCells at the single neuron level #PLOSBiology https://t.co/nKJ7XTjznA

[Marco Bocchio @marco_bocchio]

1/6 A great example of fairness and support in scientific publishing 👇
We recently submitted a paper to Journal "A", receiving fair and overall positive reviews. We were confident we could address all requests within 3 months.

[Durham University @durham_uni]

@marco_bocchio in our @DurhamPsych, has secured funding from @acmedsci for a new exciting project which could lead to better treatments for depression and anxiety.

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/6H5Y1PupLi

@nmoclab

[Marco Bocchio @marco_bocchio]

Day 1 of assembly of a @Scientifica_Int Slicescope Pro 1000 in the @nmoclab @DurhamPsych @durham_uni.

#electrophysiology #patchclamp #neuroscience

[Marco Bocchio @marco_bocchio]

Immensely grateful to @acmedsci and @wellcometrust for being awarded the Springboard Award @durham_uni @DurhamPsych to develop my lab and study the link between #serotonin and #neuroplasticity using #optogenetics and #electrophysiology

[Marco Bocchio @marco_bocchio]

Really enjoyed talking about the #Neuroscience of #Psychedelics last night @dupsychedelic @durham_uni. Lots of fantastic questions and food for thought!

[Marco Bocchio @marco_bocchio]

Fantastic talk by David Sanderson at our #NeuroClub series @DurhamPsych. Very neat analysis of temporal bisection in mice using an elegant task.

[Marco Bocchio @marco_bocchio]

Two excellent fellowship opportunities to carry out independent research by @UKRI_News @BBSRC and #MSCA

https://t.co/TaeTgt3UAT

https://t.co/DOGy17QKf0

Consider @DurhamPsych

DM if you are interested in a project involving #psychedelics, #serotonin or hippocampal physiology

[Michael 英泉 Eisen @mbeisen]

If I could snap my fingers and change everything, here is what I would do:

1) Have all publishing happen on a single, consolidated, 100% subsidized "preprint" platform that publishes, formats, disseminates and archives all works of science with zero cost to authors or users.

[Marco Bocchio @marco_bocchio]

Very excited for the new room for ex vivo patch clamp experiments! Refurbishment works finally completed. Ready for @LeicaMicro vibratome and @Scientifica_Int patch rig installation.

#neuroscience #electrophysiology

@DurhamPsych @durham_uni

[Marco Bocchio @marco_bocchio]

Exciting discussions at our #Neuroclub! @colinlever led a captivating journal+data club session at @DurhamPsych. Mind-opening analysis of @Braincuriositi1 work https://t.co/6DdOlNDL8k, put in the context of the theta/ACh encoding/retrieval work by @HasselmoMichael and his lab.

[Marco Bocchio @marco_bocchio]

I had completely missed this fantastic Facemap toolbox: https://t.co/Y5VhPCysbC

It has just saved me so much coding time! Many thanks to @Atika_Ibrahim and @computingnature for developing this and sharing it with the community!

Looking forward to testing it!

[Marco Bocchio @marco_bocchio]

First day back in the department. Deep into analysis with headphones on. Loud BANG! Glazing completely cracked out of nowhere 😯
Smashing start

[Luca D. Kolibius @LucaKolibius]

Just published! 🥁
Hippocampal neurons reinstate specific episodic memories in humans. These Episode Specific Neurons are independent of Concept Neurons or Time Cells and code the conjunction of elements that make up the event.

Check it out here:
https://t.co/TEqPaS29s1