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Marco Bocchio

@marcobocchio.bsky.social
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Neuroscientist. Assistant Prof at Durham Uni. Neuromodulation of the brain circuits. Interneurons, serotonin, psychedelics. nmoclab.com

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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Have you tried #psychedelics? We are running a study on the associations between mindset, setting, psychedelic experiences and mental health (18+, English speakers) 15 min survey + optional interview To participate: durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Please repost! More info below👇
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Have you tried #psychedelics? We are running a study on the associations between mindset, setting, psychedelic experiences and mental health (18+, English speakers) 15 min survey + optional interview To participate: durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Please repost! More info below👇
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Aiming to do postgraduate studies in #neuroscience? Why choose the MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience at @durham.ac.uk ? www.durham.ac.uk/study/course... Here are a few reasons why Durham offers a unique environment. 👇
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
🧠 We’ve widened the entry criteria for our MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience at Durham: www.durham.ac.uk/study/course... We now welcome students from a broad range of backgrounds—Psychology, Biology, Engineering, Physics and more as Neuroscience thrives on diverse perspectives
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
🧠 We’ve widened the entry criteria for our MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience at Durham: www.durham.ac.uk/study/course... We now welcome students from a broad range of backgrounds—Psychology, Biology, Engineering, Physics and more as Neuroscience thrives on diverse perspectives
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Fully-funded PhD with me and @srikipedia.bsky.social to study serotonin functions with cutting-edge experimental-computational approaches in a #NeuroAI framework. Based at @durhampsych.bsky.social & @newcastleuni.bsky.social 🔗 www.findaphd.com/phds/project... ⏰ Deadline: 27 Feb 2026 More info👇
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Control of top-down and bottom-up information by serotonin: a combined experimental and computational approach at Newcastle University on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Control of top-down and bottom-up information by serotonin: a combined experimental and computational approach at Newcastle University, listed on FindAPhD.com
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Fully-funded PhD with me and @srikipedia.bsky.social to study serotonin functions with cutting-edge experimental-computational approaches in a #NeuroAI framework. Based at @durhampsych.bsky.social & @newcastleuni.bsky.social 🔗 www.findaphd.com/phds/project... ⏰ Deadline: 27 Feb 2026 More info👇
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Control of top-down and bottom-up information by serotonin: a combined experimental and computational approach at Newcastle University on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Control of top-down and bottom-up information by serotonin: a combined experimental and computational approach at Newcastle University, listed on FindAPhD.com
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Interested in doing a PhD on how #psychedelics (or other psychoactive substances) impact psychological or social processes @durhampsych.bsky.social ? Have a look at the NINE DTP scheme, now open. DM me if interested.
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Home - NINE DTP
Welcome to NINE DTP Delivering Doctoral Training in the Social SciencesThe Northern Ireland and North East Doctoral Training Partnership (NINE DTP) is a collaborative enterprise between seven universi...
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Interested in doing a PhD on how #psychedelics (or other psychoactive substances) impact psychological or social processes @durhampsych.bsky.social ? Have a look at the NINE DTP scheme, now open. DM me if interested.
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Home - NINE DTP
Welcome to NINE DTP Delivering Doctoral Training in the Social SciencesThe Northern Ireland and North East Doctoral Training Partnership (NINE DTP) is a collaborative enterprise between seven universi...
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Mick Craig @mickcraig.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Delighted that our main #TeamReuniens paper is finally out in @plosbiology.org. Been a long time in the making, congratulations to Lilya and all the team. A thread to follow soon, after I've had some sleep... #NeuroSkyence journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
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Hippocampal pyramidal cells of the CA1 region are not a major target of the thalamic nucleus reuniens
Excitatory input from the prefrontal cortex to hippocampus pyramidal cells is commonly believed to be mediated through the thalamic nucleus reuniens brain region. This study shows in rodents that this...
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
⏳ Our survey on #psychedelics and mental health is closing soon! If you’ve used classic (e.g. magic mushrooms, LSD) or non-classic psychedelics (e.g. ketamine, MDMA), consider participating. 🔒 Anonymous 🕒 ~15 min 👉 durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Giammarco Di Gregorio @gdigregorio.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
New Faraday cage set up! Almost ready to roll 💪🏼⚡ 🔬 @marcobocchio.bsky.social 🏫 @durhampsych.bsky.social
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Great to attend the BNA NorthEast event and connect with neuroscientists from @newcastleuni.bsky.social @durham-university.bsky.social @teessideuni.bsky.social and @northumbriauni.bsky.social! Congrats to @gdigregorio.bsky.social on winning best poster and a 1-year BNA subscription!
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
🧠🍄Have you used classic or non-classic #psychedelics? We are running an anonymous online study on how these experiences relate to mental processes. Share your experience (takes less than 15 min):👉 durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Well done to @gdigregorio.bsky.social for winning the poster prize (and a one year BNA subscription!) at the @britishneuro.bsky.social North East meeting for his PhD project on #psychedelics, #serotonin, #neuroplasticity and #mentalhealth! @durhampsych.bsky.social ‪@durham-university.bsky.social‬
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
🧠🍄Have you used classic or non-classic #psychedelics? We are running an anonymous online study on how these experiences relate to mental processes. Share your experience (takes less than 15 min):👉 durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
📢 Still time to apply for our MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience @durhampsych.bsky.social ! 👉 durham.ac.uk/study/course... 🧠 Join a top Psychology department and kickstart your Neuroscience career. 🔍 Wide range of research groups: durham.ac.uk/departments/... 📩 DM me for any question
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
📢 Still time to apply for our MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience @durhampsych.bsky.social ! 👉 durham.ac.uk/study/course... 🧠 Join a top Psychology department and kickstart your Neuroscience career. 🔍 Wide range of research groups: durham.ac.uk/departments/... 📩 DM me for any question
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Interested in doing an MSc in (a) Cognitive Neuroscience, (b) Behavioural Science, (c) Developmental Psychopathology @durham_uni UK? Find out more here: www.durham.ac.uk/departments/... Two free online Q&A sessions on 14 and 28 May, book a place here: durhamuni.eventsair.com/postgraduate...
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
🚨 🎓 PhD opportunity in Experimental & Computational Neuroscience! 🚨 @srikipedia.bsky.social and I have PhD project available between @newcastleuni.bsky.social & @durham-university.bsky.social to study the computational principles of #serotonin. 🧠 www.findaphd.com/phds/project... 1/2
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Control of top-down and bottom-up information by serotonin: a combined experimental and computational approach at Newcastle University on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Control of top-down and bottom-up information by serotonin: a combined experimental and computational approach at Newcastle University, listed on FindAPhD.com
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Alicia Hidalgo Lab @aliciahidalgolab.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Post-doctoral position available to investigate how experience shapes the brain. Ideal candidate with skills in: Drosophila, behaviour, imaging. Advert out soon. Meanwhile, if interested, pls contact me.
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Ole Jensen @olejensen.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Associate Professorship of Social Psychology at the Department of Experimental Psychology, Oxford: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
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Durham Psychology @durhampsych.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
🎉HUGE Congratulations to Giammarco Di Gregorio on securing a fellowship through #TheCareLeadersFellowship Giammarco will be working to reduce the achievement gap in STEM among young people in care through hands-on workshops 👏 #inspiringthenextgeneration
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
We're still seeking participants for our anonymous survey on how #psychedelics affect #MentalHealth. Both users and non-users, your input is vital! ⌛️ It only takes 10-20 minutes to complete: durhambs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Please take part and help by reposting to spread the word!
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Intriguing finding: behavioural effects of psilocybin are absent in mice lacking the serotonin transporter: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti.... But psilocin should have minimal affinity for the SERT! So why is this? Possibly developmental rearrangements (e.g. 5-HT2A downregulation)?
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Mice Lacking the Serotonin Transporter do not Respond to the Behavioural Effects of Psilocybin
Psilocybin is a serotonergic psychedelic with therapeutic potential for several neuropsychiatric disorders, including depression and anxiety disorders…
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
We're still seeking participants for our anonymous survey on how #psychedelics affect #MentalHealth. Both users and non-users, your input is vital! ⌛️ It only takes 10-20 minutes to complete: durhambs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Please take part and help by reposting to spread the word!
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
Curious to hear your thoughts on this article: www.theguardian.com/science/2024...
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Experts warn of mental health risks after rise in magic mushroom use
Reports that psilocybin can help some mental health conditions has led to increase in recreational use, which carries risks
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
🎓 Exciting PhD opportunities for our Department! Deadlines for funding applications: 📅 15 Jan 2025: 🔹 Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) 🔹 Durham Doctoral Studentships (DDS) 🔹 Departmental Studentships Interested in joining our lab? Get in touch! 👇 🌐 durham.ac.uk/departments/...
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
We have just released an online anonymous survey to study the link between naturalistic use of #psychedelics (classic and non-classic) and mental health. We need both users and non-users: durhambs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_.... Takes 20-30 min max to complete. Reposts highly appreciated
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
We have just released an online anonymous survey to study the link between naturalistic use of #psychedelics (classic and non-classic) and mental health. We need both users and non-users: durhambs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_.... Takes 20-30 min max to complete. Reposts highly appreciated
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josh hardman @josh-hardman.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
I have started a 'Psychedelics Starter Pack' of Bluesky accounts related to the field. It's very much a Work In Progress - please reply or DM with suggestions. go.bsky.app/VNupHtA
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Marco Bocchio @marcobocchio.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Our work showing how inhibitory #interneurons of the #hippocampus regulate the #synchrony of pyramidal cell #ensembles is now published in @plos.bsky.social PLOS Biology journals.plos.org/plosbiology/... Summary below👇
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Functional networks of inhibitory neurons orchestrate synchrony in the hippocampus
Interneurons control the timing of activation of excitatory neurons, but how single interneurons affect synchrony in vivo is unclear. This study shows that CA1 hippocampus interneurons form a function...
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Farran Smith Nehme 🇱🇧 @selfstyledsiren.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
Speaking of the utterly broken Twitter search (RIP), here are instructions for searching on Bluesky. It requires a little more from you, but once you know the prefixes, I've found the search works just fine. bsky.social/about/blog/0...
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Tips and Tricks for Bluesky Search - Bluesky
Let’s dive into all the tips and tricks for advanced Bluesky search!
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xuan (ɕɥɛn / sh-yen) @xuanalogue.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
Okay the people requested one so here is an attempt at a Computational Cognitive Science starter pack -- with apologies to everyone I've missed! LMK if there's anyone I should add! go.bsky.app/KDTg6pv
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