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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🧠 Congrats to @romy-lorenz.bsky.social on her @erc.europa.eu Starting Grant for “FRUITION”: How does the frontoparietal network handle planning and reasoning? She'll trace information flow across cortical layers with ultra-high field fMRI. 🔗 www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/erc-lorenz #ERCStG #fMRI

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A cat, an electrode, a neuron that fired when swapping out a slide: How Hubel & Wiesel began a groundbreaking theory of vision that would go on to inspire computer vision. New episode of Code of the Mind: 🔗https://www.tuebingen.mpg.de/292778/Wiesel-and-Hubel.mp3 … or on any podcast platform!

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Yesterday Checker Tobi (KiKA) filmed part of a big special episode about AI with us. Does AI make us dumb? 🤖🧠 @romy-lorenz.bsky.social checked Tobi's brain activity via fMRI. Behind-the-scenes photos below - can't wait to watch on Sept 15 at 8pm on KiKA! #CheckerTobi #AI #Neuroscience #fMRI

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

New EMBO Fellow alert 🔬💡 Jose Javier Vázquez Rodríguez has joined our Neuroscience & Neuroengineering lab, building light-controlled genetic switches — now moving from roundworms to zebrafish for single-neuron control. His story (roach colony included): www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/jose-vazquez...

Jose Vázquez Rodríguez in a mountainous landscape

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Annual Health Day at the campus today: Fit and Focused 🎉 Keyboards swapped for bows, pipettes for smoothie straws — plus soccer dart, free bike fittings, gymnastics breaks, and much more ✨ Turns out research runs better with a little movement and a lot of laughter. 💪

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Last week's CaCTüS Meet the Campus Get-Together was a wonderful occasion, filled with warm introductions from our 12 interns and plenty of great conversations! We thank the Hanrieder Foundation for Excellence for making the supporting program of CaCTüS possible through the Hanrieder Impact Fund.

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🎙️ New Code of the Mind episode! Hebb proposed a theory for how neuronal connections change with experience — and how we might think. What fires together, wires together — learn about the story behind the catchphrase. 🔗 www.tuebingen.mpg.de/291307/Hebb.... … or on your favorite podcast platform!

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🌵 We are thrilled to announce that CaCTüS has officially kicked off with 12 interns from: Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Georgia, India, Nigeria, Syria, Serbia and Turkey. More about the CaCTüS internship: www.projects.tuebingen.mpg.de

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🎙️ Episode 1 of our new podcast on the history of computational neuroscience is live — about the one and only Valentino Braitenberg. Timed with our ongoing Braitenberg Symposium 🧠 🎧Up now here: www.tuebingen.mpg.de/290502/Brait... On Spotify etc: coming this week! #neuroscience #podcast #scihist

Cover art for 'Code of the Mind' featuring a stylized brain with circuit board patterns on a teal background with technical diagram elements.

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

We are delighted to welcome Bruno from Argentina to our institute this summer 🌵. He will join the Developmental Computational Psychiatry lab (University Hospital Tübingen), as part of the CaCTüS Internship Program. We very much look forward to meeting him soon! www.projects.tuebingen.mpg.de

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

🎉 Jose Javier Vázquez Rodríguez is joining us this July as an EMBO fellow! He'll use light to control gene expression in zebrafish and combine that with the RoLiLab's imaging to see what individual neurons do. 🧠🐟 Excited to have him on board! 👏 #Zebrafish #Optogenetics #GeneticCodeExpansion

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Can we learn more from fMRI? 🧠 🎥 Robert Ohlendorf talks about his current research in this short excerpt from our new video portrait. 🔗Full video: youtu.be/ml8uwd70dS8 #Neuroscience #fMRI #BrainImaging #MolecularImaging

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

An unlikely lab member with a ‘dogtorate’ in morale management: Meet Zazil, the rescue dog in the Translational Sensory and Circadian Neuroscience lab. She taught everyone a thing or two about resilience and persistence. 🔗 www.science.org/doi/epdf/10.... #LabCulture #LabLife #WorkCulture

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We are delighted to welcome Aya Shabbar from Syria to our institute this summer 🌵. She will join the Computational Neuroscience lab as part of the CaCTüS Internship Program www.projects.tuebingen.mpg.de. We very much look forward to meeting her soon! About Aya: www.linkedin.com/in/ayashabbar/

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We are delighted to welcome Caterina from Argentina to our institute this summer 🌵. She will join the Translational & Circadian Neuroscience lab as part of the CaCTüS Internship Program. We very much look forward to meeting her soon! About Caterina: www.linkedin.com/in/caterina-...

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🏅 Lion Schulz from our institute has received the Otto Hahn Medal of the Max Planck Society — for his research on how humans and AI navigate trust, mistrust, and uncertainty. Timely work. Well deserved. Congrats, Lion! 🎉 More: www.tuebingen.mpg.de/lion-schulz Photo: Bettina Ausserhofer / MPG

Lion Schulz holding a medal and a certificate, with Peter Dayan and Asifa Akhtar standing next to him

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We are delighted to welcome Mohammed Ouail from Algeria to our institute this summer 🌵. He will join the Computational Neuroscience lab as part of the CaCTüS Internship Program www.projects.tuebingen.mpg.de. We very much look forward to meeting him soon! About him: www.linkedin.com/in/ouail-moh...

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Out now: new video about AVATars, the molecular "spies" for the brain. This snippet comes from our new video portrait about Robert Ohlendorf's research and the future of brain imaging. Full video: youtu.be/ml8uwd70dS8 #Neuroscience #fMRI #BrainImaging

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

More news on zebrafish sleep! Read the NY times article about the most recent result of the RoLiLab: www.nytimes.com/2026/05/27/s...

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Fish Sleep a Lot Like Us. (They Even Nap.)

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Myth busting: Does cannabis “delete” your dreams? 💤🌿 We unpack what THC and CBD actually do to REM sleep, dreaming, and dream recall. #Neuroscience #SleepScience #THC #CBD #REMsleep

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Curious how AI can help decode the brain? 🧠 We talked to Gabriele Lohmann about the use of AI in neuroscience and brain imaging. 🔗https://www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/interview-gl Plus: Catch her talk on May 20: 🎤https://www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/einblick #BrainResearch #AI #Neuroscience #MRI

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

🐟 Fish have sleep phases, too! New article from the RoLiLab: Four distinct sleep states found in larval zebrafish: three with characteristic eye movements, one without. 🔗 www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/fish-sleep-a... #Neuroscience #SleepResearch #Zebrafish

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🧠 Mental health disorders often begin during adolescence — and that’s exactly where “Brain Explorer” comes in. Starting May 7, visitors on the MS Wissenschaft can contribute to real brain research through mini-games. 🚢 www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/901245/news_...

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Exploring Teenagers' Mental Health Through Brain Games

On the exhibition ship MS Wissenschaft, teenagers can support basic neurobiological research with the “Brain Explorer” app starting May 7

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🔬✨ Girls’Day 2026 ✨🔬 From experiments to disscussions and hands-on experience in the precision workshop: Last Thursday, we welcomed a group of curious girls to our institute. A big thank you to everyone who made this day so interesting! #GirlsDay #WomenInScience #STEM #GirlsDay

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

📌Young researchers took center stage at this year's Poster Day. Countless conversations and not a quiet corner in sight! 🏆 We're thrilled to announce the winners of the Best Poster Award: 🥇 1st prize: Elena Cavani 🥈 2nd prize: Madhushree Pethe and Albina Farkhutdinova Huge congratulations!

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Can a device read your thoughts — and help heal your brain? We spoke with Pascal Fries about brain-computer interfaces: how they work, their therapeutic potential, and ethical questions. 📖 www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/bci 🎤 Catch him live on April 29 — details below. #Neuroscience #BCI #Neurotech

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🎉 @roxana-zeraati.bsky.social has been awarded the @klaus-tschira-stiftung.de Boost Fund! Moving beyond short-term trials to naturalistic scenarios: Roxana will explore how we decide in changing environments. 🔗 www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/zeraati-tsch... #DecisionMaking #ComputationalNeuroscience

Portrait picture of Roxana Zeraati. Photo: Friedhelm Albrecht / University of Tübingen

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

🍷Does alcohol kills brain cells? 🧠 Watch the reel and see what’s really happening in your brain when you empty a glass of wine… @chiarazanonato.bsky.social #BrainMyths #ScienceFacts #Neuroscience #ScienceExplained

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Exciting news: Taisuke Eto joins Manuel Spitschan's lab at our MPI as a Humboldt Fellow! 🌟 For two years he'll investigate individual differences in light sensitivity — with implications for sleep disorders and seasonal depression. Welcome! 👋 👉 www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/eto @humboldt-foundation.de

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🎙️ New episode of Signals & Synapses! 💤 Sleep is more than passive rest! Join Svenja Brodt & Simon Faßnacht as they explore how sleep strengthens memory and why all-nighters before an exam might backfire. 🎧 www.tuebingen.mpg.de/podcasts-en #SleepScience #Memory #Podcast

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Counting down the days until our CaCTüS interns arrive this summer! We are proud to have chosen 12 exceptional candidates from 9 diverse nationalities. Looking forward to an amazing season ahead 🌵🚀.

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

What really happens in your brain at night? 🧠💤 Svenja Brodt explains the roles of sleep phases, the science of dreams, and tips for better rest. 👉 www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/brodt-interv... Plus: Don't miss her talk on Mar 18 in Tübingen! #SleepScience #Health #Neuroscience #Dreams

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

🧠 What if you could see thoughts? When Hans Berger recorded the first human EEG, many scientists didn’t believe him. Today, EEG is one of neuroscience’s most important tools. The story behind it is fascinating: 👇 www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/berger

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

🚨We're back with more myth busting! 🍬Ever heard that sugar makes kids hyper? 🤔 We’re breaking down the science behind this common myth! 🧠 Watch our latest reel to find out what's behind it. 🎥👀 #SugarMyth #ADHD #HealthyKids #ScienceFacts

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

🐭Are animals still necessary for research?🧠 In an interview with Thomas Ott, we explore advancements, alternatives, and ethical dilemmas in animal research. 🔗 kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/interview-ott Plus: Don’t miss his talk on Feb 25 in Tübingen. 🔗 kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/einblick #AnimalResearch

Thomas Ott in the animal facility of the MPI for Biological Cybernetics

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

🎙️ New episode of Signals & Synapses! Svenja Brodt explains how our brain stores memories—and what it means for learning and staying mentally sharp as we age. 🧠✨ 🎧 www.tuebingen.mpg.de/277316/Svenj... #Neuroscience #Memory #MRI #Podcast

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

🧁Is it our gut that decides whether we reach for a sweet treat? 🍭 Watch Ivan de Araujo's talk on the secret pathways of appetite, immunity, & thought. 👉 youtu.be/n5efPlFkt7Q?...

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Braitenberg 100 – a landmark symposium in computational neuroscience – will gather the field’s foremost experts from around the world. Join us in Tübingen, Germany, starting June 29! Registration: braitenberg100-theoretical-neuroscience.de

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Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience @mpfneuro.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Join us for Science Meets Music, Jan. 28! Dr. Ivan De Araujo, Director at @mpicybernetics.bsky.social, will discuss how signals made in the GI tissue impact our psychological states. Classical guitar selections by the Eden Stell Guitar Duo. Register now: www.mpfi.org/smmjan26/

Dr. De Araujo leans on a railing and smiles

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

How much info do we really need to recognize a face? 👀 New research shows that humans can identify familiar faces even when 8 images are blended together. This might have implications for identity-fraud prevention. 👉 www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/face-morphing

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

🌵🌏 We're thrilled to have received more than 400 eligible CaCTüS applications from almost 60 nationalities worldwide. Excited to see our international internship program (joint with the MPI for Intelligent Systems) grow stronger each year🙌. cactus-internship.tuebingen.mpg.de

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

🎉 The new Max Planck House in Tübingen is open! A hub for events, guest visits & collaboration across institutes, combining timeless architecture, sustainability & modern facilities. A new heart for science, exchange & inspiration! 🏛️ 👉https://kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/inauguration-mph

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

🎙️New episode of our podcast Signals & Synapses out now! 🧠We take a deep dive into cognitive neuroscience. Join @romy-lorenz.bsky.social as she explores the science behind thinking, deciding, and understanding. Co-host: @christinabruckmann.bsky.social 🎧https://www.tuebingen.mpg.de/podcasts

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

🎉 Invitation: opening of the new Max Planck House – 18 Nov 2025 Everyone is warmly invited to visit the new Max Planck House tomorrow from 3:30 PM for a reception and tours of the building. Explore the new hub for collaboration and scientific exchange! #MaxPlanckHouse

Foyer of the new Max Planck House. Photo: Bertram Schädle

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

🌍 New initiative Light for Public Health promotes healthier lives through better, evidence-based use of light: Experts unite to raise awareness of how light influences physiology, mood, performance.💡 👉www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/light-for-public-health #CircadianHealth #PublicHealth

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

🌞🌙 Night owl or early bird? We’re going LIVE with our interactive podcast — and you’re invited! 🎙️ Carolina Guidolin and Dr. Marie Luise Schreiter will dive into how light matters for our brains, bodies, health, and daily rhythms. 💬 Questions? Submit them in advance or bring them to the live session!

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Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics @mpicybernetics.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Are you a night owl or an early riser? 🦉🌅 If you're curious about how your inner clock works, don’t miss the roadshow „Nachtmensch oder Frühaufsteher?“ (Night owl or early riser?). Coming soon to Vienna at Buch Wien! Bring friends and discover something new about yourself.

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