Neurobiology

Neurobiology

synapse formation, maintenance, and pruning • learning and memory • behavior • neuronal cell fate and diversity • axonal guidance • diseases of the nervous system

Frank B. Gertler
Faculty Spotlight

Frank B. Gertler

Professor of Biology Emeritus

Frank B. Gertler considers the role of cell shape and movement in developmental defects and diseases.

Study of synapse strength focuses on ‘active zones’

Our gut-brain connection

Neuroscientists identify brain circuit that encodes timing of events

Playing chess, not checkers

Aspiring physician explores the many levels of human health

Scientists identify specific brain region and circuits controlling attention

New gene regulation model provides insight into brain development

To distinguish contexts, animals think probabilistically, study suggests