A Deep Dive into the Brain
Oligodendrocytes wrap the axons of neurons with a fat-containg myelin sheath allowing the fast propagation of electric impulses. In certain diseases, for example in Multiple [...]
Articles by Mick Lehmann
The HBP – From a Wild Dream to an Open Source Platform
“A telescope that can span all the way across the universe of the brain from the micro to the macro level” – that’s how Henry Markram described the vision behind the [...]
Alzheimer’s Disease Optical Biomarkers
The deposition of beta-amyloid and tau are hallmarks of Alzheimer`s disease.It has been implicated in neuronal dysfunction, ultimately leading to cognitive impairment and [...]
The Reverse Vaccination Against MS
Bacteria, which are particularly common in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, could be the trigger for the inflammatory reactions in the brain and spinal cord. Endogenous [...]
Vector Computation in the Fly Brain
Many neuroscientists enjoyed the ZNZ Symposium 2021 on 16 Septemberin-person again after last year’s online version. More than 380 visitors followed a diverse program with [...]
Making Peace with Neuroscience
“Neuroscience and Peacebuilding” is a book designed to stimulate awareness of the role that neuroscience can plausibly play in peacebuilding. It describes the work being [...]
Inaugural Lecture: Hear the Silence
We congratulate Tobias Kleinjung to his inaugural lecture on September 25th. The researcher from the Clinic for Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Surgery at the University [...]
Quo Vadis, ZNZ Newsletter: Vote!
The ZNZ Newsletter wants to develop further. In the last edition we wanted to know from you, where the journey should go. Here comes a second chance to vote on it for all who [...]
Welcome to the ZNZ Community
We welcome the newest members to the ZNZ. With knowledge, experience and a curious mind, they will certainly contribute to new insights in neuroscience. Dr. Maryam Seif, [...]
Inauguration of Oliver Gero Bosch
We congratulate Oliver Gero Bosch on his habilitation. The researcher from the Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics at the Psychiatric Hospital Zurich [...]