News from 2025

Watching Ion Channels in Action

Potassium ion channels are responsible for the rapid, selective flow of potassium (K+) ions through cell membranes, making it possible for spikes of electric activity (action potentials) to…

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Faculty Spotlight: Marissa Gredler—Unraveling the Mysteries of Embryonic Development

On January 1, 2025, Marissa Gredler officially joined MCB as an Assistant Professor. Her journey into the world of science began in a place familiar to many—uncertainty. Growing…

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Ketamine Prevents Zebrafish from Giving Up by Acting on Non-neuronal Astrocytes [Engert Lab]

Giving zebrafish ketamine can stop them from “giving up” during tasks where trying to swim is futile. A new study led by researchers from the Engert Lab and…

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How to Align Neural Representations

The animal body is bilaterally symmetric, and most sense organs (eyes, ears and nose) occur in pairs. These paired sensory organs provide independent measurements of the environment in…

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Wishing Everyone a Happy Thanksgiving Break!

The university will be closed on November 28th and 29th in observance of Thanksgiving break. To everyone celebrating, we hope you enjoy time with loved ones and perhaps…

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Join the Dulac Lab Open House on December 6th

The laboratory of MCB’s Catherine Dulac invites the entire extended MCB community—scientists and non-scientists alike—to an exciting Lab Open House on December 6th. Explore neuroscience research through tours,…

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MCO Graduate Student Spotlight: Ethan Glantz

MCO graduate student Ethan Glantz is motivated by curiosity and a desire to make discoveries. He was recently awarded an NIH F31 fellowship, also known as the Ruth…

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