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How the 'Moth Radio Hour' helped scientists map out meaning in the brain

April 28, 2016
LA Times covers research led by Berkeley Neuroscience PhD alum Alexander Huth, with HWNI faculty co-authors Jack Gallant (senior author), Tom Griffiths, and Frederic Theunissen.Read more about How the 'Moth Radio Hour' helped scientists map out meaning in the brain

Detailed Map of Language Representation in Human Brain

April 28, 2016
In their paper published in Nature today, HWNI faculty members Tom Griffiths, Frederic Theunissen, Jack Gallant and co-authors describe a data-driven approach to map language representation across the human cortex.Read more about Detailed Map of Language Representation in Human Brain

Neurophysiologist and philosopher Walter Freeman dies at 89

April 27, 2016
Walter Jackson Freeman III, a neuroscientist and philosopher known for his pioneering work on how the brain generates our perception of the world, died Sunday, April 24, at his home in Berkeley. He was 89.Read more about Neurophysiologist and philosopher Walter Freeman dies at 89

Scientists map brain’s thesaurus to help decode inner thoughts

April 27, 2016
Study led by Berkeley Neuroscience PhD alum Alexander Huth, with HWNI faculty co-authors Jack Gallant (senior author), Tom Griffiths, and Frederic Theunissen.Read more about Scientists map brain’s thesaurus to help decode inner thoughts

Neurobiology: Rise of resilience

March 2, 2016
Stress can have a negative influence on the human brain, but increasingly it is the ability to withstand severe stress that is the focus of research. Daniela Kaufer has a personal interest in the effects of stress.Read more about Neurobiology: Rise of resilience

Award for and Discussion of Dr. Marian Diamond at BAMPFA

February 27, 2016

The West Coast pre-World Premiere sneak preview of the PBS documentary "My Love Affair with the Brain: The Science and Life of Dr. Marian Diamond" was the occasion for this presentation of the CREA Award to Dr. Diamond, and a panel discussion about her pioneering research, and a general...Read more about Award for and Discussion of Dr. Marian Diamond at BAMPFA

Brain scientist Marian Diamond subject of new documentary

February 26, 2016
Feb. 27 sneak preview of “My Love Affair with the Brain,” which profiles eminent neuroscientist and YouTube celebrity Marian Diamond.Read more about Brain scientist Marian Diamond subject of new documentary

My Love Affair With the Brain: The Life and Science of Dr. Marian Diamond

February 26, 2016

My Love Affair with the Brain is a soon-to-be-on PBS documentary about the brain, the passion of scientific discovery, the creation of modern neuroscience, Albert Einstein, women in science, and love - all via the life and research of beloved professor and YouTube...Read more about My Love Affair With the Brain: The Life and Science of Dr. Marian Diamond

Three young faculty members honored by White House

February 19, 2016
Congratulations to HWNI member Hillel Adesnik! Story from Berkeley News.Read more about Three young faculty members honored by White House

Hillel Adesnik receives Presidential Early Career Award

February 18, 2016
Congratulations to HWNI member Hillel Adesnik! Story from HWNI News.Read more about Hillel Adesnik receives Presidential Early Career Award

Dan Feldman on Santiago Ramón y Cajal’s Drawings of Brain Structures

February 16, 2016
HWNI member Dan Feldman explores Spanish neuroscientist Ramón y Cajal’s pioneering drawings of neural networks at a talk at BAMPFA.Read more about Dan Feldman on Santiago Ramón y Cajal’s Drawings of Brain Structures