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NeuroCure is a Cluster of Excellence in the neurosciences funded since 2007. The focus of the Cluster is on investigating neurological and psychiatric disorders.

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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
⏳ October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth. For people with #ADHD, “time blindness” can make it difficult to estimate how much time has passed or how long something will take. A reminder that ADHD is about more than attention. #Neurodiversity #Neuroscience www.adhdawarenessmonth.org
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ADHDAwarenessMonth 2026
A community of support. Get lots of answers here.
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🧠 Did you know? A change in the sense of smell can sometimes be an early sign of #AlzheimersDisease, before other noticeable symptoms appear. On #WorldAlzheimersDay, we raise awareness and highlight the importance of research into Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases www.alzint.org
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Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI)
Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) is the worldwide federation of Alzheimer associations, which support people with dementia and their families
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🧠 Greetings from #FALAN2026 in Santiago de Chile! Our NeuroCure colleagues are connecting, exchanging ideas and sharing perspectives with neuroscientists from across Latin America. 🌎 #NeuroCure #Neuroscience #LatinAmericanNeuroscience #IBRO
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🧠 NeuroCure at FALAN 2026! We’re in Chile for the Latin American Congress of #Neuroscience and looking forward to meeting colleagues from Latin America and beyond. 📌Come find us at the NeuroCure booth – let’s talk neuroscience!👋 #FALAN2026 congress2026.neurocienciasfalan.org
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IV FALAN Congress 2026 – Santiago de Chile
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
🧠 How does the #brain know when to update what it has learned? A new Science study led by Eduardo Maristany de las Casas in the lab of NeuroCure PI Matthew Larkum reveals how #dendrites and inhibitory #interneurons enable flexible learning and adaptive #behavior. 🔗 www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Tuft dendrites in frontal motor cortex enable flexible learning
Flexible learning relies on integrating sensory and contextual information to adjust behavioral output in different environments. The anterolateral motor cortex (ALM) is a frontal area critical for ac...
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
🎉Congratulations to our Principal Investigator Harald Prüß on being awarded an Einstein Professorship by the @einsteinberlin.bsky.social 👏 A well-deserved recognition of his outstanding research in neuroimmunology. 🔗: www.charite.de/forschung/th...
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Einstein-Professur für Harald Prüß: Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Prof. Harald Prüß ist international führend auf dem Gebiet der autoimmunen Enzephalopathien – Erkrankungen des Gehirns, bei denen fehlgeleitete Antikörper Nervenzellen oder deren Oberflächenmoleküle a...
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Congratulations to Dietmar Schmitz, recipient of the 2026 FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence (FKNE) Mentoring Prize! The award will be presented at #FENS2026 in Barcelona on 9 July. Looking forward to seeing many colleagues from across the #neuroscience community! fenskavlinetwork.org/prizes/fkne-...
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FKNE-mentoring-prize – FKNE
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
🧠🔬 Think you know science? Join our Science Pub Quiz at the Long Night of the Sciences in Berlin! Test your knowledge on AI, math, literature, neuroscience, and more. Bring your team, choose a clever name, and compete for great prizes. tinyurl.com/3nf64ad2 #LangeNachtDerWissenschaften #PubQuiz
📍 Humboldt University Berlin, Unter den Linden 6
🕣 Round 1: 8:30 PM | Round 2: 10:00 PM
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
🧠 Every day, people around the world are diagnosed with #MultipleSclerosis. 🔬 On #WorldMSDay, we highlight the importance of research. While there is still no cure for MS, advances in neuroscience continue to improve our understanding of the disease and support better treatments. #MSAwareness
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Fake papers in biomedicine: how big is the problem and what can we do about it? Join next Monday’s DRIVERS Journal Club! @renebernard.bsky.social will introduce the topic, followed by an open discussion. Everyone welcome. 📅Monday, June 1 | 12 pm(noon) 📖 doi.org/10.1007/s002... 🔗 tinyurl.com/fea876j8
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
🚀🎉 NeuroCure congratulates the renewal of CRC1315 “Mechanisms and Disturbances in Memory Consolidation” for another 4 years – entering its third and final funding phase!' 🧠🤝 We look forward to continued collaboration and new discoveries in memory research! shortlink.uk/1pP43
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Today is National Day Against Stroke Time is brain: nearly 2 million brain cells die every minute a stroke goes untreated. Remember the signs of stroke – FAST: Face drooping Arm weakness Speech problems Time to call emergency services immediately www.schlaganfall-hilfe.de #NationalDayAgainstStroke
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Missed the 2026 #BerlinBrains lecture “How do we process sensory impressions?” The recording is now available on YouTube. Featuring: 🧠 Prof. Wolf-Julian Neumann 🧠 Alessia Cavallo #Neuroscience #BrainResearch #wisskomm #Scicomm Watch the lecture here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSpB...
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Berlin Brains: Wie verarbeiten wir Sinneseindrücke?
YouTube video by NeuroCure
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
🌟 We’re part of Girls’ Day! NeuroCure & BCCN bring you a colorful program full of science, coding, and hands-on activities. Our researchers will share their own stories and give a glimpse into everyday life in science! 🧠🔬 #wisskomm #scicomm #GirlsDay neurocure.de/eventsreader...
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Nanoplastics in the #brain 🧠 - what do they actually do to our neurons? Join us at Zeiss Großplanetarium Berlin for a deep dive into cutting-edge research from the @mdc-berlin.bsky.social Explore how micro- & nanoplastics interact with neural cells using mini-brain models and live #microscopy 🔬
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Parkinson’s disease ≠ just movement. Non-motor symptoms like smell loss, sleep issues, and depression often come first. See the full picture this #ParkinsonsDay 💙 #awareness
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Reproducibility matters - ReproducibiliTeach is back ✨ 👇
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
How does early trauma shape the brain? 💡A new study finds that childhood sexual abuse is associated with lasting changes in the #somatosensory cortex, especially when it occurs earlier in life. #Neuroscience #MentalHealth 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s42...
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Decreased thickness of the individually-mapped genital cortex after childhood sexual abuse exposure in adult women - Communications Biology
Structural mapping of the female genital representation in somatosensory cortex reveals experience-dependent plasticity and associations with childhood sexual abuse, and adult sexual behavior.
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
💡 Promising results: The active ingredient in Viagra, sildenafil, may help treat the rare genetic #LeighSyndrome. In a small pilot study, 6 patients showed improved muscle strength & #neurological function. Next step: a Europe-wide clinical trial. 🔬💊 #RareDisease www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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Pluripotent stem-cell-based screening uncovers sildenafil as a mitochondrial disease therapy
Leigh syndrome is a severe and untreatable mitochondrial disease. Using patient-derived models in 2D and 3D, Zink and colleagues identify the PDE5 inhibitor sildenafil as a repurposable drug candidate...
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
🧠 What happens in our #brain when we smell, remember, make decisions – or crave sugar? Discover it at Brain Awareness Week #Berlin: talks, discussions & interactive events with researchers. Open to all curious minds! ✨ 🔗 www.ecn-berlin.de/baw-programm... #BrainAwarenessWeek #neuroscience #SciComm
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
🧠 Berlin Brains Talk: Stimulated Perception How does our brain perceive the outside world - and what happens when it’s electrically stimulated? Join Wolf-Julian Neumann & Alessia Cavallo (Charité) for insights into #brain function and modern #neurotechnologies. Join us: tinyurl.com/mpfjjrmj
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
🌟 Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Proud to welcome the 2026 NeuroCure Research Fellows: Petra Hühnchen, Katharina Pittner, Flavia Scoyni, Miaomiao Tian & Alexandra Tzilivaki @dratzilivaki.bsky.social – advancing #neuroscience in #Berlin #WomenInScience #NeuroCure
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
💥 Join our monthly DRIVERS Journal Club Mon, Feb 9, 12pm CET! Discussing: “Women in Neurosurgery aim for recognition of merit, not tokenism” (Cappelletto et al., 2025). Intro by Kimberly Mason. Read paper & join! 👉 neurocure.de/eventsreader... #RRI #DEI #Neuroscience
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
On #CTEawarenessDay, let's shed light on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, a rare brain disorder from repeated head trauma. Awareness is key to advancing prevention, early detection, and care for those affected. Join the conversation. #BrainHealth
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
🚀 Wrapping up the NeuroCure Innovation Workshop 2025! Three teams turned #scientific & #clinical insights into innovative product ideas & shared them at the final event. Thanks to all mentors, participants & supporters who made it happen! 🧠✨ tinyurl.com/y2ahhv45 #neuroscience #innovation #science
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Highlights from the NeuroCure Innovation Workshop
We wrapped up the NeuroCure Innovation Workshop 2025, where three teams brought together scientific expertise and clinical insight to tackle real-world challenges and develop innovative product concepts. At the final event, the teams presented their ideas, shared key learnings, and received valuable feedback from the audience. We are excited to see how these ideas will continue to grow. #NeuroCure #InnovationWorkshop #ScienceMeetsInnovation #BrainResearch #TeamScience #Spark
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
🚀 Exciting Opportunity: NeuroCure Talents Postdoc Program: 3-year funded #postdoc fellowships starting mid-2026! Translational #neuroscience in #Berlin. Apply by Feb 8: merit-portal-neurocure.charite.de Details: neurocure.de/talents Women & underrepresented groups encouraged! Share! 🧠 #Postdoc
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
It's #MentalWellnessMonth! 💙 Let's take time to reflect and recharge. Focusing on #mindfulness helps us build resilient and supportive communities. #WellBeing
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
As the year comes to an end, we thank you for being part of our community. Wishing everyone joyful holidays and a healthy, successful start to 2026! ✨🎄
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
A breathtaking glimpse into the #brain at work: NeuroCure researchers & colleagues @janakroll.bsky.social captured #synapses in action - revealing how #neurotransmitters are released in milliseconds 🧠 Published in NatureCommunications @Charite @mdc-berlin.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Dynamic nanoscale architecture of synaptic vesicle fusion in mouse hippocampal neurons - Nature Communications
Synaptic vesicle fusion is essential for neuronal communication, yet its nanoscale sequence has not been directly confirmed. Here, the authors use timed in situ cryo-electron tomography to visualize t...
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
On #UniversalHealthCoverageDay, we advocate for a world where everyone can access quality #healthcare without financial hardship. #Health is a fundamental human right, and together we must work towards systems that leave no one behind. #HealthForAll
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Missed our last Berlin Brains Talk? Watch it now on YouTube 🎥🧠 Is your reality a “controlled hallucination” created by your brain? Prof. Matthew Larkum & Dr. Tim Zolnik explain how deep cortical circuits shape what you perceive. #neuroscience #scicomm 👉 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlAG... 🚀
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Berlin Brains: How memories are consolidated - A layered view of systems
YouTube video by NeuroCure
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
#TBT On Nov 6, the Berlin Excellence Clusters turned Roadrunner’s Paradise into a stage for curiosity and creativity during Science Slam 2025. Our slammer Yangfan Peng took the audience on a journey into the brain with “Soccer Tactics in the Brain.” ⚽ What a night to remember ✨ #BerlinScienceWeek
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
On #InternationalDayofPersonsWithDisabilities, we celebrate the #diverse abilities and contributions of every individual, regardless of their physical or #cognitive challenges. By promoting #inclusion and accessibility, let's build a world where everyone's potential can flourish.
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
✨New PNAS study: Robert Gütig (@BIH/Charité) & his team together with Dietmar Schmitz (NeuroCure) show how the interaction of short- and long-term synaptic plasticity allows neurons to convert temporal spike sequences into spatial activity patterns. 🧠 tinyurl.com/25c9vc4q #Neuroscience #AI #PNAS
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Interactions between long- and short-term synaptic plasticity transform temporal neural representations into spatial patterns - NeuroCure | Cluster of Excellence
An international research team led by Professor Robert Gütig from the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (BIH) and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin has discovered that the …
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
🎉 Exciting days at #SfN25 in San Diego! NeuroCure joined the Neuroscience in Germany booth. Inspiring talks with scientists at all career stages—what an amazing conference! 🧠
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
✨ Science takes the stage in Berlin!🎤 On Nov 6, #researchers from Berlin’s Clusters of Excellence bring fun, creativity & insight to the #ScienceSlam @berlinscienceweek.bsky.social Yangfan Peng from NC presents: "Soccer tactics in the brain ⚽🧠" More info 🔗 shorturl.at/USAZc #scicomm #wisskomm

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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
#WorldStrokeDay: Uniting for stroke awareness. Advocate prevention, support those affected, and drive #research for better treatments. Together, let's make strides in #stroke awareness for a healthier future! 💙🧠 #NeuroHealth
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
🧠 How does memory work? Join us on Nov 4, 7:30 PM for “How #memories are consolidated – A layered view of systems” with Matthew Larkum & Timothy Zolnik (HU Berlin). Moderation: Jochen Müller 📍Berlin Brains — Insights into learning & memory research. #BerlinBrains #Neuroscience #Memory #Scicomm
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
New in Nature Genetics: Researcher @noalipstein.bsky.social from @fmp-berlin.de & colleagues & partners identify a neurodevelopmental disorder linked to UNC13A, a key gene in synaptic transmission. Findings reveal 3 distinct pathogenic mechanisms 🔬 Read more 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Pathogenic UNC13A variants cause a neurodevelopmental syndrome by impairing synaptic function - Nature Genetics
Pathogenic variants in UNC13A underlie a novel neurodevelopmental syndrome, with three subtypes defined by distinct genotypes with varying clinical and functional impacts characterized in cellular and...
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
#WorldMentalHealthDay: Let's break the silence, foster understanding, and prioritize mental well-being. Together, we advocate for support, #awareness, and a world where everyone feels heard. 💚🌍 #MentalHealthMatters #WMHD #NeuroHealth
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth, shedding light on this condition. Let's foster understanding and support for individuals with #ADHD, their families, and communities. By promoting #awareness, we create a world where diverse minds are valued and empowered! 💙🌐 #Neurodiversity
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
What if the brain could reinvent itself daily - reshaping how we think & feel? 🧠✨ The new episode of #exzellenterklaert is out now! Prof. Dr. Matthew Larkum & Dr. Rosanna Sammons from NeuroCure share exciting insights into brain signals, consciousness & plasticity. Tune in! 🎧 🔗 shorturl.at/cPYDo
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Das Gehirn verstehen – Signale, Bewusstsein und Plastizität
In dieser Episode tauchen wir tief in die Geheimnisse unseres Gehirns ein. Gemeinsam mit den Neurowissenschaftler:innen Matthew Larkum und Rosanna Sammons vom Exzellenzcluster NeuroCure in Berlin erku...
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
👏Congrats to NC PI Volker Haucke & team @fmp-berlin.de on receiving the Ernst Schering Prize 2025!!👇
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
On #WorldAlzheimersDay, let's join hands to raise awareness and support for those affected by Alzheimer's disease. Together, we advocate for research, understanding, and compassionate care. Every step counts in the journey to conquer #Alzheimer's. 💪💜 #AlzheimersAwareness
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
On #PatientSafetyDay, let's prioritize the well-being of patients. Together, we advocate for safe practices, awareness, and continuous improvement in healthcare. Every step toward patient safety is a step toward a healthier future. 💪⚕️ #PatientSafetyDay #HealthcareSafety
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
New study: Simple #memory tests predict thinking changes after Parkinson’s DBS. 🧠 Top predictor: backward spatial span. Just two quick routine tests give clearer cognitive outlooks. #neuroscience #brain #research app.dimensions.ai/details/publ...
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Recognizing #EDOMAH - the European Day of Migraine and Headache. Let's raise awareness and support those impacted by these conditions. Together, we advocate for understanding, research, and better care. 💪🤕 #MigraineAwareness #HeadacheDay #NeuroHealth
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
On #SuicidePreventionDay, let's raise awareness about the vital connection between mental health and neuroscience. Together, we stand for understanding, support, and ongoing research to shed light on complexities of the mind. Every conversation counts. 💛🧠 #SuicidePrevention
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Excited to host Dr. Ana I. Faustino (MfN Berlin, IETI project) at our next Career Lunch Talk! Get insights, ask your questions in a Q&A & connect 🌍✨ 🗓️ Fri, Sept 12, 2025 | 12:30 CET 📍 Online via Berlin Neuroscience Network Don’t miss the chance to learn from her inspiring journey! #Career
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NeuroCure.bsky.social @neurocure.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
How do flies manage to sleep and still wake up fast enough to escape danger? 💡❔ 👏 NC PI David Owald & team from #CharitéBerlin just published in Nature how the fly #brain makes this state possible. Highly recommended reading 👇 #neurosciences www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Network synchrony creates neural filters promoting quiescence in Drosophila - Nature
In Drosophila, coherent slow-wave activity between sleep-promoting and locomotion-promoting neural networks provides a brain state structure that allows for quiescent behaviours.
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