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. Could brain scans bring psychiatry into the 21st century? Penn In the News Slate.com Could brain scans bring psychiatry into the 21st century? Dani Bassett of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and Desmond Oathes of the Perelman School of Medicine are quoted on the contrast between brain imaging and the tried-and-true, low-tech clinical interview. Are you a busybody, a hunter, or a dancer? A new book about curiosity reveals all Penn In the News The Guardian Are you a busybody, a hunter, or a dancer? A new book about curiosity reveals all Dani S. Bassett of the School of Arts & Sciences speaks on their new book, “Curious Minds: The Power of Connection,” co-authored with identical twin Perry Zurn, which investigates the foundations of curiosity. Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder A pilot Penn study finds that an implanted brain-stimulating device dramatically reduces bingeing episodes and helps patients lose weight. Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder Penn In the News U.S. News & World Report Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder A study by Casey Halpern of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that the impulse control associated with binge eating disorder stems from brain neurology, not a moral failing. 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. Could brain scans bring psychiatry into the 21st century? Penn In the News Slate.com Could brain scans bring psychiatry into the 21st century? Dani Bassett of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and Desmond Oathes of the Perelman School of Medicine are quoted on the contrast between brain imaging and the tried-and-true, low-tech clinical interview. Are you a busybody, a hunter, or a dancer? A new book about curiosity reveals all Penn In the News The Guardian Are you a busybody, a hunter, or a dancer? A new book about curiosity reveals all Dani S. Bassett of the School of Arts & Sciences speaks on their new book, “Curious Minds: The Power of Connection,” co-authored with identical twin Perry Zurn, which investigates the foundations of curiosity. Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder A pilot Penn study finds that an implanted brain-stimulating device dramatically reduces bingeing episodes and helps patients lose weight. Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder Penn In the News U.S. News & World Report Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder A study by Casey Halpern of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that the impulse control associated with binge eating disorder stems from brain neurology, not a moral failing. 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. Could brain scans bring psychiatry into the 21st century? Penn In the News Slate.com Could brain scans bring psychiatry into the 21st century? Dani Bassett of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and Desmond Oathes of the Perelman School of Medicine are quoted on the contrast between brain imaging and the tried-and-true, low-tech clinical interview. Are you a busybody, a hunter, or a dancer? A new book about curiosity reveals all Penn In the News The Guardian Are you a busybody, a hunter, or a dancer? A new book about curiosity reveals all Dani S. Bassett of the School of Arts & Sciences speaks on their new book, “Curious Minds: The Power of Connection,” co-authored with identical twin Perry Zurn, which investigates the foundations of curiosity. Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder A pilot Penn study finds that an implanted brain-stimulating device dramatically reduces bingeing episodes and helps patients lose weight. Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder Penn In the News U.S. News & World Report Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder A study by Casey Halpern of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that the impulse control associated with binge eating disorder stems from brain neurology, not a moral failing. Load More
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.
Could brain scans bring psychiatry into the 21st century? Penn In the News Slate.com Could brain scans bring psychiatry into the 21st century? Dani Bassett of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and Desmond Oathes of the Perelman School of Medicine are quoted on the contrast between brain imaging and the tried-and-true, low-tech clinical interview. Are you a busybody, a hunter, or a dancer? A new book about curiosity reveals all Penn In the News The Guardian Are you a busybody, a hunter, or a dancer? A new book about curiosity reveals all Dani S. Bassett of the School of Arts & Sciences speaks on their new book, “Curious Minds: The Power of Connection,” co-authored with identical twin Perry Zurn, which investigates the foundations of curiosity. Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder A pilot Penn study finds that an implanted brain-stimulating device dramatically reduces bingeing episodes and helps patients lose weight. Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder Penn In the News U.S. News & World Report Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder A study by Casey Halpern of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that the impulse control associated with binge eating disorder stems from brain neurology, not a moral failing. Load More
Are you a busybody, a hunter, or a dancer? A new book about curiosity reveals all Penn In the News The Guardian Are you a busybody, a hunter, or a dancer? A new book about curiosity reveals all Dani S. Bassett of the School of Arts & Sciences speaks on their new book, “Curious Minds: The Power of Connection,” co-authored with identical twin Perry Zurn, which investigates the foundations of curiosity. Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder A pilot Penn study finds that an implanted brain-stimulating device dramatically reduces bingeing episodes and helps patients lose weight. Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder Penn In the News U.S. News & World Report Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder A study by Casey Halpern of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that the impulse control associated with binge eating disorder stems from brain neurology, not a moral failing. Load More
Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder A pilot Penn study finds that an implanted brain-stimulating device dramatically reduces bingeing episodes and helps patients lose weight.
Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder Penn In the News U.S. News & World Report Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder A study by Casey Halpern of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that the impulse control associated with binge eating disorder stems from brain neurology, not a moral failing.