Posted on November 4, 2024 in ASRC News, Neuroscience Initiative
Findings suggest that specific enzymes in neurons mediate the toxicity of diets rich in palm oil. […]
Posted on September 3, 2024 in Neuroscience Initiative
The findings create a pathway for developing new therapies for a currently incurable disease. NEW YORK, September 3, 2024 — A new study from researchers with the CUNY ASRC sheds light […]
Posted on August 12, 2024 in Neuroscience Initiative
The findings can help advance development of new therapies for neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease. NEW YORK, August 12, 2024 — In a groundbreaking study, […]
Posted on August 6, 2024 in ASRC News, Neuroscience Initiative
Message from the Director Summer is here! The academic year has ended, but research continues at the Neuroscience Initiative of the ASRC! The building is lively with so many Undergraduate […]
Posted on June 17, 2024 in ASRC News, Neuroscience Initiative
Scientists tease out how low dopamine plays a role in solidifying our familiarity with objects and experiences. Dopamine is the brain’s learning molecule: It sends messages when we encounter something […]
Posted on February 6, 2024 in ASRC News, Neuroscience Initiative
We are excited to announce the Spring 2024 Neuroscience Seminar Series! This series will feature experts from a variety of fields who will share their insights on neuroscience research. The […]
Posted on January 2, 2024 in ASRC News, Environmental Sciences Initiative, Nanoscience Initiative, Neuroscience Initiative, Photonics Initiative, Structural Biology Initiative
Every year, CUNY ASRC researchers challenge scientific limits and find the most creative ways to expand the world’s understanding of the Earth that we inhabit. Here are 10 stories that […]
Posted on December 12, 2023 in ASRC News, Neuroscience Initiative
Sleepless fruit flies recover lost sleep over multiple cycles, similarly to people, and serotonin was found to play a role in the process. We’ve all experienced that sense of pervasive […]
Posted on December 11, 2023 in ASRC News, Neuroscience Initiative
The findings have possible implications for people with sleep phase disorders. For decades, scientists have relied on a two-part model to explain the basic principles of sleep. These two processes […]
Posted on November 29, 2023 in ASRC News, Neuroscience Initiative
Message from the Director Welcome to the Fall edition of our Newsletter. As we are entering the Holiday Season, feelings of warmth, peace, joy and celebration find home in our […]