🎙️ 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

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

🎉 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

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

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

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/

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-...

🏅 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

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...

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

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...

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

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

🐟 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

🧠 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_...

Are dead brain cells gone forever? 🧠 😵 Here's a new reel with @chiarazanonato.bsky.social for anyone wants to find out! #Neuroscience #Neuroplasticity #BrainHealth

🔬✨ 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

📌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!

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

🎉 @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

🍷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

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

🎙️ 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

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 🌵🚀.

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

🧠 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

🚨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

🐭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

🎙️ 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

🧁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?...

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

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/

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

🌵🌏 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

🎉 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

🎙️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

🎉 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

🌍 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

🌞🌙 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!

@timnaher.bsky.social, Lisa Bastian, Bettina Sorger et al. boost #fNIRS accuracy with a math-based method — great for detecting signs of consciousness. A promising step toward better diagnostics for disorders of consciousness! 🧠 👉 www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/fnirs

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.

📣 Apply now for the 🌵CaCTüS 3-month fully funded internship in Germany in 2026! Work on ML, theor. neuroscience, computational psychiatry, behavioral experiments or data analysis at a top institution in Tübingen. For students facing barriers in higher education. 👉 cactus-internship.tuebingen.mpg.de

We’re back! 🎙️ After a short break, Signals & Synapses returns with a new podcast episode. How do you make MRI images with almost no magnets? 🧲🧠 In this episode, Kai Buckenmaier explores ultra-low-field MRI. Cohost: Dana Ramadan 🎧https://www.tuebingen.mpg.de/podcasts

🎓✨ The 2025 CaCTüS interns wrapped up their research at the CaCTüS Symposium, sharing inspiring work! Read more 👉https://kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/cactues25 📅 Get ready: the next round of international CaCTüS internship applications is about to open on Oct 16. #Research #Internship #CACTÜS

The Max Planck School of Cognition is still accepting PhD applications. Join an interdisciplinary community where AI meets neuroscience, psychology meets philosophy, and curiosity drives discovery. 📅 Apply today: cognition.maxplanckschools.org/en #PhD #Cognition #Research

🚀 Applications for the Max Planck School of Cognition are now open! Looking for a PhD in cognition? If your background is in AI, neuroscience, psychology, biology, philosophy, physics (or another area related to cognition), this could be your next step! cognition.maxplanckschools.org/en/application

📢 We are hiring! 📢 For our @wellcometrust.bsky.social grant on information gathering biases in #OCD and #Schizophrenia, we are looking for a Postdoc in Computational Modelling, supervised by Peter Dayan and myself. Interested? See all the details in the job advert here: devcompsy.org/wp-content/u...

From Europe to Asia to the U.S.: Scientists of visual neuroscience came together at the Systems Vision Science Summer School & Symposium, hosted by Max Planck researcher Li Zhaoping. Looking forward to a virtual gathering in 2026, and an in-person event again in 2027!

Colors leave unique ‘maps’ in our brains, so consistent across people that Michael Bannert and Andreas Bartels (both MPI for Biological Cybernetics) could predict which color someone saw...just from fMRI data. 🌈🧠 Their findings point to deep evolutionary roots in how we perceive color.

🧠💡 How do fleeting impressions turn into lasting memories? Svenja Brodt’s brain scan research reveals clues — and offers hope for Alzheimer’s: when memory formation falters, the brain may tap a backup system. Read more 👉 www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/rapid-memory...