neuroscience

August 30, 2012

Targeting new pathways to ease pain

The spinal cord’s neuropeptide Y signaling pathway may be a good target for new pain therapeutics.

By Leigh MacMillan
brain illustration
June 14, 2012

Roots of childhood brain tumors

Cells in the back of the developing brain can give rise to brain tumors, suggesting they may be a target for treatment.

By Leigh MacMillan
May 11, 2012

Vanderbilt honors top graduates during Commencement

Top scholars from Vanderbilt University’s undergraduate and professional schools are being honored with Founder’s Medals during Commencement on Friday, May 11.

By VUMC News and Communications
eye
May 10, 2012

Vision study changes how we see the brain

Vanderbilt researchers have discovered that the pulvinar, a mysterious structure buried in the center of our brains, determines how we see the world — and whether we see at all.

By Bill Snyder
Brain and doorway concept
April 6, 2012

Minds wide open: Neuroscience at Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt University has emerged as one of the nation’s leading academic centers in neuroscience.

By Bill Snyder
March 9, 2012

Shyness study examines how brain adapts to stimuli

Shyness may be caused by deficits in the brain.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 21, 2011

Information flow reduced in psychosis

Bipolar depression and schizophrenia share patterns of changes in neurons that regulate information flow, new research shows.
By Leigh MacMillan
June 24, 2011

Fine-tuned protein makes memories

Researchers discover new wrinkles in how proteins build memories.
By Leigh MacMillan
May 5, 2011

Joy in the Journey

Psychology professor Isabel Gauthier, an expert in the science of face recognition, relishes the process of discovery – and mentoring graduate students along the way.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 28, 2011

Science fair tickles the brains of participants

Brain Blast 2011 featured 35 different ways to learn about the brain, guided by Vanderbilt neuroscience graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty members and other volunteers. More than 100 neuroscientists participated.
By Bill Snyder
March 11, 2011

Neuroscience drug discovery center opens at Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has established a new Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery to accelerate research that may lead to new treatments for Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia and other disorders of the brain.
By Bill Snyder