The McNair Scholar Spotlight: Dr. Xaq Pitkow
From the Labs sat down with McNair Scholar Dr. Xaq Pitkow to learn more not only about his research but
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Neuroscience
Gray matter and gray areas: Examining disorders of consciousness
Patients in a minimally conscious state demonstrate some “off and on” awareness of their environment. They may be able to
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My mental illness and my research
I know what is going on in my brain. I have a Ph.D. in neuroscience. I still cannot control it.
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Intelligence and genetic essentialism
In 1869, Francis Galton reasoned that if human intellect was determined to be hereditary, then it “would be quite practicable
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2017 Michael E. DeBakey M.D. Award for Research Excellence
The five winners of this year’s Michael E. DeBakey M.D. Award for Research Excellence exemplify the breadth and depth of
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Neurons deep in brain are more active than once thought
It’s the part of the brain that makes sure you cannot tickle yourself. The cerebellum, an apple-sized region near the
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From mouse model to human; serendipity leads to human genetic diagnosis
When Dr. Huda Zoghbi and her colleagues were investigating the role protein complex ATXN1-CIC plays in the normal development of the
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Big data, brain science and mental health care
The Atlantic recently ran a fascinating article about improving the effectiveness of psychotherapy by using big data to inform practice. In
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How the brain remembers fearful experiences
Dr. Daoyun Ji drives to his lab every morning. If asked, he can easily recall the route he takes, “but,
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Juvenile Batten disease, a problem with cellular waste management
Like a large dynamic city, a cell carries out many activities that generate waste. Waste needs to be disposed of
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