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The BRAIN Blog covers updates and announcements on BRAIN Initiative research, events, and news. 

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BRAIN Publication Roundup – August 2016

New far-red fluorescent protein developed… Improved brain imaging by reducing errors during post-processing… Sublayer-specific coding dynamics in hippocampal pyramidal cells…

Researchers discover a new class of fluorescent protein genes in cyanobacteria and develop a far-red fluorescent protein for potential use in vivo.

  • Neuroscience Research and Technology

Re-issued Funding Opportunities for Fiscal Year 2017 Explore Novel Tools to Analyze Cell-Specific and Circuit-Specific Processes in the Brain, Neuromodulation, and Human Brain Imaging and Recording

NIH has re-issued Requests for Applications (RFAs) for the NIH BRAIN Initiative that focus on the development of new tools for understanding brain cell types and circuits, technology to monitor neural activity, precision interventional tools, and tools for the advancement of human neuroscience.

  • Neuroscience Grants and Funding

August Meeting of the NIH BRAIN Initiative Multi-Council Working Group

The fifth meeting of the Multi-Council Working Group for the NIH BRAIN Initiative provided an update on scientific advancements, discussed BRAIN-related efforts across federal agencies and non-federal organizations, and cleared concepts for possible new funding opportunities for fiscal year 2017.

  • Neuroscience News

Upcoming Meetings for the NIH BRAIN Initiative Multi-Council Working Group and Neuroethics Workgroup

Videocasts will be available for the NIH BRAIN Initiative Multi-Council Working Group and Neuroethics Workgroup meetings on August 2nd and August 3rd

  • Neuroscience News

BRAIN Publication Roundup – July 2016

New classification of channelrhodopsin identified… Novel tool developed for studying cell lineages in whole organisms… Multi-area two-photon microscope monitors cortico-cortical dynamics…

Researchers discover new, functionally similar but structurally different cation channelrhodopsins.

  • Neuroscience Research and Technology

Exciting Advances from NIH’s Human Connectome Project

NIH-funded scientists map human brain in unprecedented detail…

  • Neuroscience Research and Technology

BRAIN Publication Roundup – June 2016

Improved method for optimizing resolution of magnetic particle imaging with important medical applications… New technique allows for successful 3D imaging of deep brain tissue in awake animals… Development of a stable deep brain stimulation electrode for long-term implantation…

Better image resolution in magnetic particle imaging (MPI) improves its competitive edge against MRI and CT scanning technologies. 

  • Neuroscience Research and Technology

NINDS Seeking Exceptional Candidates for the Position of Director of the NIH BRAIN Initiative

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), is recruiting for the position of Director of the NIH Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative…

  • Neuroscience News

Presentations of International Brain Programs at Keystone Meeting

The “State of the Brain” Keystone Symposium offered a platform for investigators and funding groups to share their current scientific discoveries and discuss new and exciting future brain-related research….

  • Neuroscience News

NIH releases a Request for Information Seeking Guidance for Opportunities in Neuroethics

NIH solicits input to identify a set of core ethical issues associated with research involving the human brain and resulting from advancements in neurotechnology research and development….

  • Neuroscience News