News: Neuroscience
Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
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UT Austin’s Top Research Stories of 2023
From a brain decoder to a supermassive black hole to a cancer drug advance, College of Natural Sciences researchers made breakthroughs this year.
College Announces Newest Inductees to Hall of Honor
The Hall of Honor recognizes Distinguished Alumni, Distinguished Service and Emerging Leader award winners.
Dopamine Controls Movement, Not Just Rewards
New study finds dopamine neurons are more diverse than previously thought, with implications for Parkinson's disease.
Some Frogs Use Toxins to Deter Predators, but Evolution Doesn’t Supply Free Lunch
Poison frogs are able to withstand a toxin which they use to deter predators, but not without a cost.
Innovative Program Gives Students with Disabilities University Experience
An idea that started with a neuroscientist’s personal experience morphed into a lifelong continuing education program for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Brain Activity Decoder Can Reveal Stories in People’s Minds
The work relies in part on a transformer model, similar to the ones that power ChatGPT.
NSF Awards Graduate Research Fellowships to 23 UT Natural Sciences Students
Dozens of graduate and undergraduate students of UT Austin's College of Natural Sciences were honored this year by the National Science Foundation.
The Brain’s Internal Compass is More Complex Than Once Thought
New details about how the brain senses orientation might lead to earlier Alzheimer’s detection.
Three CNS Faculty Awarded President’s Associates Teaching Awards
Three CNS recipients are being recognized for their engagement with curriculum reform and educational innovation.
Texas Science Festival Inspires Texans to Delve into Discovery
Go deep in the heart of science this month and next.
