Pulses to their brains and two women’s binge eating went away Penn In the News The New York Times Pulses to their brains and two women’s binge eating went away A pilot study led by Casey Halpern of the Perelman School of Medicine finds that deep brain stimulation can curb the urge to overeat. ‘A lens of empathy’: Disability advocates on John Fetterman and leadership Penn In the News The Guardian ‘A lens of empathy’: Disability advocates on John Fetterman and leadership Mihir Kakara of the Perelman School of Medicine says that political debate formats do a disservice to candidates and viewers with disabilities, especially since language difficulties don’t necessarily signify cognitive impairment. During sleep, one brain region teaches another, converting novel data into enduring memories During sleep, one brain region teaches another, converting novel data into enduring memories Using a neural network model, Penn neuroscientist Anna Schapiro and colleagues found that as the body moves between REM and slow-wave sleep cycles, the hippocampus and neocortex interact in ways that are key to memory formation. During sleep, one brain region teaches another, converting novel data into enduring memories Penn In the News Science Daily During sleep, one brain region teaches another, converting novel data into enduring memories A study by Anna Schapiro of the School of Arts & Sciences and colleagues has found that the hippocampus and neocortex are crucial to the formation of memories during sleep. Exposure to environmental toxins may be root of rise in neurological disorders Penn In the News The Guardian Exposure to environmental toxins may be root of rise in neurological disorders Frances Jensen of the Perelman School of Medicine says that neurology is in dire need of research to make up for a lack of EPA protection. Defining neural ‘representation’ Neuroscientists use the word “represent” to encompass multifaceted relationships between brain activity, behavior, and the environment. Defining neural ‘representation’ Neuroscientists frequently say that neural activity ‘represents’ certain phenomena, PIK Professor Konrad Kording and postdoc Ben Baker led a study that took a philosophical approach to tease out what the term means. Giraffes vs. blue whales vs. dinosaurs: Contest reveals which one builds its nervous system fastest to evade predators Penn In the News Scientific American Giraffes vs. blue whales vs. dinosaurs: Contest reveals which one builds its nervous system fastest to evade predators Douglas H. Smith and Jean-Pierre Dollé of the Perelman School of Medicine compare the speed at which different species of megafauna extend their nerve fibers. Google AI succeeds in developing odor maps of molecules Penn In the News Interesting Engineering Google AI succeeds in developing odor maps of molecules Joel Mainland of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues have used a neural network to create a molecular map of odors in compounds that repel mosquitos. Exploring the depth of smell through art Blocks and stones, imbued with scent, are placed on a concrete step in the ICA gallery, as part of a new exhibit by artist, chemist, and linguist Sissel Tolaas. Exploring the depth of smell through art With “RE_______,” a fall exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Sissel Tolaas, a Norwegian artist, chemist, and linguist, the galleries put smell front and center. Exploring what it means to be curious Exploring what it means to be curious In a new book “Curious Minds: The Power of Connection,” Penn’s Dani S. Bassett and twin sibling Perry Zurn weave together history, linguistics, network science, neuroscience, and philosophy to unpack the concept of curiosity. Load More
‘A lens of empathy’: Disability advocates on John Fetterman and leadership Penn In the News The Guardian ‘A lens of empathy’: Disability advocates on John Fetterman and leadership Mihir Kakara of the Perelman School of Medicine says that political debate formats do a disservice to candidates and viewers with disabilities, especially since language difficulties don’t necessarily signify cognitive impairment. During sleep, one brain region teaches another, converting novel data into enduring memories During sleep, one brain region teaches another, converting novel data into enduring memories Using a neural network model, Penn neuroscientist Anna Schapiro and colleagues found that as the body moves between REM and slow-wave sleep cycles, the hippocampus and neocortex interact in ways that are key to memory formation. During sleep, one brain region teaches another, converting novel data into enduring memories Penn In the News Science Daily During sleep, one brain region teaches another, converting novel data into enduring memories A study by Anna Schapiro of the School of Arts & Sciences and colleagues has found that the hippocampus and neocortex are crucial to the formation of memories during sleep. Exposure to environmental toxins may be root of rise in neurological disorders Penn In the News The Guardian Exposure to environmental toxins may be root of rise in neurological disorders Frances Jensen of the Perelman School of Medicine says that neurology is in dire need of research to make up for a lack of EPA protection. Defining neural ‘representation’ Neuroscientists use the word “represent” to encompass multifaceted relationships between brain activity, behavior, and the environment. Defining neural ‘representation’ Neuroscientists frequently say that neural activity ‘represents’ certain phenomena, PIK Professor Konrad Kording and postdoc Ben Baker led a study that took a philosophical approach to tease out what the term means. Giraffes vs. blue whales vs. dinosaurs: Contest reveals which one builds its nervous system fastest to evade predators Penn In the News Scientific American Giraffes vs. blue whales vs. dinosaurs: Contest reveals which one builds its nervous system fastest to evade predators Douglas H. Smith and Jean-Pierre Dollé of the Perelman School of Medicine compare the speed at which different species of megafauna extend their nerve fibers. Google AI succeeds in developing odor maps of molecules Penn In the News Interesting Engineering Google AI succeeds in developing odor maps of molecules Joel Mainland of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues have used a neural network to create a molecular map of odors in compounds that repel mosquitos. Exploring the depth of smell through art Blocks and stones, imbued with scent, are placed on a concrete step in the ICA gallery, as part of a new exhibit by artist, chemist, and linguist Sissel Tolaas. Exploring the depth of smell through art With “RE_______,” a fall exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Sissel Tolaas, a Norwegian artist, chemist, and linguist, the galleries put smell front and center. Exploring what it means to be curious Exploring what it means to be curious In a new book “Curious Minds: The Power of Connection,” Penn’s Dani S. Bassett and twin sibling Perry Zurn weave together history, linguistics, network science, neuroscience, and philosophy to unpack the concept of curiosity. Load More
During sleep, one brain region teaches another, converting novel data into enduring memories During sleep, one brain region teaches another, converting novel data into enduring memories Using a neural network model, Penn neuroscientist Anna Schapiro and colleagues found that as the body moves between REM and slow-wave sleep cycles, the hippocampus and neocortex interact in ways that are key to memory formation.
During sleep, one brain region teaches another, converting novel data into enduring memories Penn In the News Science Daily During sleep, one brain region teaches another, converting novel data into enduring memories A study by Anna Schapiro of the School of Arts & Sciences and colleagues has found that the hippocampus and neocortex are crucial to the formation of memories during sleep. Exposure to environmental toxins may be root of rise in neurological disorders Penn In the News The Guardian Exposure to environmental toxins may be root of rise in neurological disorders Frances Jensen of the Perelman School of Medicine says that neurology is in dire need of research to make up for a lack of EPA protection. Defining neural ‘representation’ Neuroscientists use the word “represent” to encompass multifaceted relationships between brain activity, behavior, and the environment. Defining neural ‘representation’ Neuroscientists frequently say that neural activity ‘represents’ certain phenomena, PIK Professor Konrad Kording and postdoc Ben Baker led a study that took a philosophical approach to tease out what the term means. Giraffes vs. blue whales vs. dinosaurs: Contest reveals which one builds its nervous system fastest to evade predators Penn In the News Scientific American Giraffes vs. blue whales vs. dinosaurs: Contest reveals which one builds its nervous system fastest to evade predators Douglas H. Smith and Jean-Pierre Dollé of the Perelman School of Medicine compare the speed at which different species of megafauna extend their nerve fibers. Google AI succeeds in developing odor maps of molecules Penn In the News Interesting Engineering Google AI succeeds in developing odor maps of molecules Joel Mainland of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues have used a neural network to create a molecular map of odors in compounds that repel mosquitos. Exploring the depth of smell through art Blocks and stones, imbued with scent, are placed on a concrete step in the ICA gallery, as part of a new exhibit by artist, chemist, and linguist Sissel Tolaas. Exploring the depth of smell through art With “RE_______,” a fall exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Sissel Tolaas, a Norwegian artist, chemist, and linguist, the galleries put smell front and center. Exploring what it means to be curious Exploring what it means to be curious In a new book “Curious Minds: The Power of Connection,” Penn’s Dani S. Bassett and twin sibling Perry Zurn weave together history, linguistics, network science, neuroscience, and philosophy to unpack the concept of curiosity. Load More
Exposure to environmental toxins may be root of rise in neurological disorders Penn In the News The Guardian Exposure to environmental toxins may be root of rise in neurological disorders Frances Jensen of the Perelman School of Medicine says that neurology is in dire need of research to make up for a lack of EPA protection. Defining neural ‘representation’ Neuroscientists use the word “represent” to encompass multifaceted relationships between brain activity, behavior, and the environment. Defining neural ‘representation’ Neuroscientists frequently say that neural activity ‘represents’ certain phenomena, PIK Professor Konrad Kording and postdoc Ben Baker led a study that took a philosophical approach to tease out what the term means. Giraffes vs. blue whales vs. dinosaurs: Contest reveals which one builds its nervous system fastest to evade predators Penn In the News Scientific American Giraffes vs. blue whales vs. dinosaurs: Contest reveals which one builds its nervous system fastest to evade predators Douglas H. Smith and Jean-Pierre Dollé of the Perelman School of Medicine compare the speed at which different species of megafauna extend their nerve fibers. Google AI succeeds in developing odor maps of molecules Penn In the News Interesting Engineering Google AI succeeds in developing odor maps of molecules Joel Mainland of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues have used a neural network to create a molecular map of odors in compounds that repel mosquitos. Exploring the depth of smell through art Blocks and stones, imbued with scent, are placed on a concrete step in the ICA gallery, as part of a new exhibit by artist, chemist, and linguist Sissel Tolaas. Exploring the depth of smell through art With “RE_______,” a fall exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Sissel Tolaas, a Norwegian artist, chemist, and linguist, the galleries put smell front and center. Exploring what it means to be curious Exploring what it means to be curious In a new book “Curious Minds: The Power of Connection,” Penn’s Dani S. Bassett and twin sibling Perry Zurn weave together history, linguistics, network science, neuroscience, and philosophy to unpack the concept of curiosity. Load More
Defining neural ‘representation’ Neuroscientists use the word “represent” to encompass multifaceted relationships between brain activity, behavior, and the environment. Defining neural ‘representation’ Neuroscientists frequently say that neural activity ‘represents’ certain phenomena, PIK Professor Konrad Kording and postdoc Ben Baker led a study that took a philosophical approach to tease out what the term means.
Giraffes vs. blue whales vs. dinosaurs: Contest reveals which one builds its nervous system fastest to evade predators Penn In the News Scientific American Giraffes vs. blue whales vs. dinosaurs: Contest reveals which one builds its nervous system fastest to evade predators Douglas H. Smith and Jean-Pierre Dollé of the Perelman School of Medicine compare the speed at which different species of megafauna extend their nerve fibers. Google AI succeeds in developing odor maps of molecules Penn In the News Interesting Engineering Google AI succeeds in developing odor maps of molecules Joel Mainland of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues have used a neural network to create a molecular map of odors in compounds that repel mosquitos. Exploring the depth of smell through art Blocks and stones, imbued with scent, are placed on a concrete step in the ICA gallery, as part of a new exhibit by artist, chemist, and linguist Sissel Tolaas. Exploring the depth of smell through art With “RE_______,” a fall exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Sissel Tolaas, a Norwegian artist, chemist, and linguist, the galleries put smell front and center. Exploring what it means to be curious Exploring what it means to be curious In a new book “Curious Minds: The Power of Connection,” Penn’s Dani S. Bassett and twin sibling Perry Zurn weave together history, linguistics, network science, neuroscience, and philosophy to unpack the concept of curiosity. Load More
Google AI succeeds in developing odor maps of molecules Penn In the News Interesting Engineering Google AI succeeds in developing odor maps of molecules Joel Mainland of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues have used a neural network to create a molecular map of odors in compounds that repel mosquitos. Exploring the depth of smell through art Blocks and stones, imbued with scent, are placed on a concrete step in the ICA gallery, as part of a new exhibit by artist, chemist, and linguist Sissel Tolaas. Exploring the depth of smell through art With “RE_______,” a fall exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Sissel Tolaas, a Norwegian artist, chemist, and linguist, the galleries put smell front and center. Exploring what it means to be curious Exploring what it means to be curious In a new book “Curious Minds: The Power of Connection,” Penn’s Dani S. Bassett and twin sibling Perry Zurn weave together history, linguistics, network science, neuroscience, and philosophy to unpack the concept of curiosity.
Exploring the depth of smell through art Blocks and stones, imbued with scent, are placed on a concrete step in the ICA gallery, as part of a new exhibit by artist, chemist, and linguist Sissel Tolaas. Exploring the depth of smell through art With “RE_______,” a fall exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Sissel Tolaas, a Norwegian artist, chemist, and linguist, the galleries put smell front and center.
Exploring what it means to be curious Exploring what it means to be curious In a new book “Curious Minds: The Power of Connection,” Penn’s Dani S. Bassett and twin sibling Perry Zurn weave together history, linguistics, network science, neuroscience, and philosophy to unpack the concept of curiosity.