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Do you: Have a strong interest in science? A passion for journalism and writing? Our paid 3-month internship might be for you! We are looking for talented candidates from all backgrounds, especially those traditionally underrepresented in publishing. Applications close 9 March 2026.

Calling all budding science writers!

Applications for our paid London-based internship, starting in June, are now open.

Deadline: 9 March 2026

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My quote of the day

Science is the search for truth, that is the effort to understand the world: it involves the rejection of bias, of dogma, of revelation, but not the rejection of morality.

Linus Pauling

Come be our colleague! The Center for Neural Science at NYU is accepting applications at the Assistant Professor level in computational neuroscience and/or neural engineering apply.interfolio.com/182074

Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For

Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!

"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."

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Its the most exciting time of the science year! RECRUITMENT SEASON. The future of science coming through. So excited for our interview cohort!!

Always a fantastic AND HUGE meal at Bandar! UT Pharm-Tox & UH Leasure Lab lab dinner at #SfN2025.

Come see us at #SfN2025
Stephen Collins et al on Tuesday morning
Erika Carlson and Lauren Singleton on Tuesday afternoon!

Our December issue is now online! Articles from George Koob, @aradprof.bsky.social @nixonlab.bsky.social @cm-serotonin.bsky.social and more. #alcohol #alcoholawareness www.sciencedirect.com/journal/alco...

Experimental evidence of the effects of large language models versus web search on depth of learning Abstract. The effects of using large language models (LLMs) versus traditional web search on depth of learning are explored. A theory is proposed that when

When people learn with ChatGPT instead of following their own searches, they end up knowing less, caring less, and producing worse advice, even when the facts are the same.

Friction is an essential ingredient for learning! Convenience makes us shallow.

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things that happen at trunk or treat when your mom is a neuroscientist. 🧠 🧠

YouTube video by BrainPrize Balancing a career in science and personal life

“I was advised that having multiple children would detract from my scientific career. But I actually think that it has greatly benefited it.” Prof. @michellemonje.bsky.social, Neurology and Neurological Sciences at Stanford University, #BrainPrize2025.

#Neuroscience

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New tenure track faculty position in glia and/or neurovascular coupling! Please come join us!

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#neurosky #neuroskyence #glia #neurojobs

#worldmentalhealthday

A new large study of alcohol intake using genetics (Mendelian randomization) finds a dose-response relationship for risk of dementia with no protective effect at low levels of intake
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Nixon Lab Fall 25 edition...

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Nixon Lab is hoping to recruit a postdoctoral fellow interested in alcohol-microglia and/or alcohol-neural stem cell interactions in recovery from alcohol-induced brain and behavioral damage/dysfunction. Open fellowships on our NIAAA-funded T32! Please spread the word!

Flyer for Texas A&M hiring of two assistant professors in Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience, with link for applications.

We're hiring 2 faculty in Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience at the Assistant Professor level -- come join our amazing department at Texas A&M!
apply.interfolio.com/172286
Apply by Oct 1 for highest priority.

Sex differences in the neuroimmune response following heavy, binge-like alcohol exposure in adolescent rats Adolescents who consume alcohol show a high prevalence of binge drinking, which has been linked to brain damage and neuroimmune reactions that increas…

Congratulations to my last UK graduate student, Dr. Catherine van Doorn - the first paper from her dissertation work is out! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The Majchrowicz binge model of alcohol dependence: A valid model for comparing male and female rats Alcohol use disorders (AUD) among women have steadily risen over the past decade. This increase is due in part to increased rates of drinking among so…

A recent theme in my lab is following thru on including #SABV. Grad student, Stephen Collins, showed that our model is well suited to study sex differences as it overcomes the differences in alcohol pharmacokinetics between M and F. Need SABV? Happy to advise! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The Majchrowicz binge model of alcohol dependence: A valid model for comparing male and female rats Alcohol use disorders (AUD) among women have steadily risen over the past decade. This increase is due in part to increased rates of drinking among so…

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The Majchrowicz binge model of alcohol dependence: A valid model for comparing male and female rats Alcohol use disorders (AUD) among women have steadily risen over the past decade. This increase is due in part to increased rates of drinking among so…

The Majchrowicz binge model of #alcohol dependence: A valid model for comparing male and female rats @nixonlab.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

a woman in an orange fur coat is standing next to another woman in a red coat . ALT: a woman in an orange fur coat is standing next to another woman in a red coat .

Happy Notice of Award Day for Nixon & Fonken Labs and our MPI Aging + Alcohol R01. 🎉🎉🎉

Be my neighbor! @rwjms.bsky.social Neuroscience is hiring!
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Happy Friday - Paper accepted! This is the first, 1st-authorship for grad student, Stephen Collins!

Karolinska Institutet is recruiting an Assistant Professor in AI in Brain and Behaviour within Neurology, Psychiatry or Psychology ⬇️

Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Neuroscience Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Neuroscience Location(s): New York or Shanghai – Hybrid working model Application Deadline: August 18th About Springer Nature Springer Nature is one of the le...

We're hiring! Nature Neuroscience is hiring an Associate or Senior Editor with experience in cellular and molecular neuroscience, glia, and genomics to work in our New York or Shanghai office. Applications are due August 19.

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Congratulations to our research honors student, Dr. Kate Adams, PharmD!!!! Next stop, residency at University of Iowa Health Care. 💛🖤

Great news: NIH postbac program is recruiting again! If your grad school plans were affected by program cutbacks or admissions freezes this year I highly encourage you to apply, this could be a perfect opportunity. Please repost.

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