GDBBS: Neuroscience

Epilepsy

Emory joins NIH-funded study to advance seizure prevention technology for epilepsy

elderly patients sitting at table

New study links blood proteins to Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss

Research

Why a promising ALS drug failed: Emory study offers answers

Woman practicing resonant breathing

Emory researcher helps discover new brain signals that link multiple body processes

Sloan Foundation awards fellowship to Emory neuroscientist

Scientists spent a week learning how to grow brain organoids and how to visualize and analyze the cells inside them.

‘Test kitchen’ for brain organoids attracts chefs

Key factors for resilience after trauma

Emory-led study uncovers key factors for resilience after trauma

Senior author of the study is Emory scientist and professor Mar Sanchez (left). First author is Aiden Ford, a PhD candidate in neuroscience.

Maturation of visual pathways spotlights early effects of social status on social development

Jennifer Stafford Stevens (left) and Guido Silvestri

Outstanding researchers Stevens and Silvestri honored with Albert E. Levy Award

photo of zebra finch bird

‘Love hormone’ guides young songbirds in choice of ‘voice coach’

Psychology professor Elaine Walker’s ‘life-changing’ impact honored with the Cuttino Award for Excellence in Mentoring

Conference attendees listen to neuroendocrinologist Larry Young at the 2023 Emory-sponsored conference at St. Paul’s University in Limuru, Kenya.

The science of love is helping end a human rights violation

Predict Study

Insights into brain connectivity may help clinicians choose between talk therapy and medications for depression

Researcher standing in new laboratory

Emory researchers to develop tools for visualizing brain effects of Alzheimer’s disease and autism spectrum disorder

Emory faculty member receives NIH New Innovator Award for ‘lava lamp’ sensors to illuminate brain degeneration

3D rendered image showing neuromuscular junction

Myotonic dystrophy: GABA receptors implicated in sleepiness, via mouse model

Study examines exposure to racism linked to brain changes that may affect health

Headshots of Ray Dingledine, PhD, and Thota Ganesh, PhD

Emory neuroscientists aim to develop anti-inflammatory drugs for epilepsy patients

Emory advances care for people with rare diseases

Rhesus macaques display a variety of social behaviors

Monkeys’ atypical social behaviors may provide insights into autism genetics

Emory-Georgia Tech project studying PTSD receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

Alternative strategy for stalling Alzheimer’s neurodegeneration

Emory receives transformational grant to establish new Goizueta Institute @Emory Brain Health

How grandmothers' brains react to the sight of their grandchildren