So excited for this paper to be out in @cp-neuron.bsky.social on Canadian Thanksgiving. So much to be thankful for. Summary thread coming soon! #epigenetics #alzheimer's www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The histone variant H2A.Z regulates sex differences in Alzheimer’s disease pathophysiology

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) disproportionately affects women, yet mechanisms underlying this sex difference remain unclear. Histone variants are overrepr…

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THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE PROJECT GRANT PROGRAM EXCEPT IT IS UNDERFUNDED. Breaking it, redesigning it, etc, cannot fix this.

Huge congratulations to my PhD student, @olivia-oneill.bsky.social , on receiving this well-deserved award! 🎉🏆 So proud of your achievements and excited to see what comes next!

Olivia O’Neill@olivia-oneill.bsky.social · 2w ago

Honoured to be included as one of the 2026 Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholars. Many thanks to the Killam Trusts and University of Calgary for supporting my doctoral research. Special thanks to my supervisor @deryasargin.bsky.social for her exceptional mentorship. news.ucalgary.ca/news/next-ge...

A reminder that the Cannabinoid and NeuroImmunology Lab (CANI) at the uOttawa School of Psychology is recruiting now!! Interested in studying how the immune system alters the brain to influence behaviour across a developmental and aging trajectory? Reach out: uniweb.uottawa.ca/edit/profile...

Haley Vecchiarelli@haleyv.bsky.social · last mo.

I am beyond thrilled to share that I will be joining the @uottawa.ca School of Psychology as an Assistant Professor starting January 2027!! My lab's research will focus on cannabinoid neuroimmunology and behaviour. I am recruiting graduate students to start Fall 2027.

Stars2Cells! Take a look at our preprint: anew method for matching cells across recording sessions of calcium imaging! doi.org/10.64898/202...

Deadline extended! ISSR symposia submissions are now open until June 28th. Looking forward to your exciting symposium proposals!

Now accepting proposals for ISSR 2027! Please share widely!

121CLICKS: How Ugur Gallenkus Uses Digital Collage to Reveal the Brutal Reality of War 121clicks.com/inspirations... @ugurgallen.bsky.social #photojournalism #journalism #photography

How Ugur Gallenkus Uses Digital Collage to Reveal the Brutal Reality of War

Istanbul-based artist Ugur Gallenkuscreates art that hits you right in the heart. His work is all about contrast, juxtaposing two

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With the rumblings around CIHR wanting to move to one cycle per year not going away, in consultation with a diverse stakeholder group, we have put together a letter for CIHR leadership. Please consider signing this letter and share/RT: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... @cannabrain.bsky.social

CIHR Project Grant Cycle Restructuring

Dear colleagues, Below you will find a draft letter regarding the proposed transition to a single annual CIHR Project Grant competition, and to invite you to sign on if you are in agreement with its c...

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So excited to share this collaborative work! A comprehensive review on neuromodulatory subcortical systems and sex differences in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. See thread below

Michael Kelberman@mikekelberman.bsky.social · 7mo ago

New review on the role of neuromodulatory subcortical system dysfunction in dementia, this time with a specific focus on sex differences. alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Serotonin’s role in mental health is more complex than we thought “I’ve been trying to get away from working on serotonin for a long time,” says John F. Cryan, “And I can’t because every time I leave serotonin, it keeps coming back.” cen.acs.org/pharmaceutic...

Serotonin’s role in mental health is more complex than we thought

Recent research has opened the debate on whether chemical imbalances cause depression, anxiety, and other conditions

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Please spread the word about a postbac position in Behavioral Neuroscience at Dartmouth with me, Shelley Warlow, and Kyle smith. The postbac will contribute to collaborative projects across the three labs aimed at studying the neuroscience of motivation and reward learning.

These are a must-see. Such powerful and heartbreaking juxtapositions. @ugurgallen.bsky.social is also on BlueSky, for those who want to see more. www.reddit.com/r/awesome/s/...

From the awesome community on Reddit: Turkish artist merges two opposite reality into one powerful image

Explore this post and more from the awesome community

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For those attending Canadian Association for Neuroscience in May @canacn.bsky.social, you can now register for Women in Learning Luncheon: can-acn.org/upcoming-eve...

Read CAN President Douglas Zochodne's letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighting the importance of Neuroscience research and the CIHR Project Grant shortfalls. can-acn.org/read-our-let...

Read our letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney – Canadian Association for Neuroscience

Canadian Association for Neuroscience

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Continued learning, sociability, and exercise promote resilience to memory impairment in AD These factors also increase the activity of the RSC, an early site of dysfunction in AD Here we perform an RSC deep-dive to examine this interaction (PV and PNNs matter!) www.jneurosci.org/content/46/9...

Environmental Enrichment Preserves Retrosplenial Parvalbumin Density and Cognitive Function in Female 5xFAD Mice

The rate of cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease (AD) varies considerably from person to person. Numerous epidemiological studies point to the protective effects of cognitive, social, and physical...

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Our new issue is now out at cell.com/neuron/current. The cover is one of our favorites, featuring an illustration by the author of the study, Amit Agarwal, and his daughter Nicolo. It reimagines the oligodendrocyte as an octopus exploring corals.

#WorldWomenNeuro is excited to host our next Welcome Meet & Greet — a virtual onboarding session designed especially for our newest members. Whether you’ve just joined or are curious about how to get more involved, this is the perfect way to start your journey with us! Feb 11, 1pm EST (Zoom)

Let’s be clear, no funder can absorb a 50% increase in application over a period of two years without a significant increase in resources. It is unsustainable and will trigger significant policy changes, which will cause significant challenges. This needs everyone working together.

This amazing woman worked so hard for science and sport in Canada. She set up the Standing Committee on Science and Research, was a powerful voice for science in parliament and after being diagnosed with two cancers continued to advocate for good. Proud to have known the Rt Hon Kirsty Duncan. RIP 💔

Unofficial TorontoStar (All News)@torontostar-rss.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Former Liberal cabinet minister Kirsty Duncan dies at 59

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Why animal models are still needed for discoveries in mental health research

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3 days left to apply! ✍️

Ann Clemens@annmclemens.bsky.social · 10mo ago

PhD position(s)🚨deadline 20th Jan 1-development of brain & behaviour in the precocial spiny mouse tinyurl.com/yaxhy5y2 2-social behaviour & neurophysiology in a menstruating rodent using AI tinyurl.com/ykv93cts apply ✍️ @ai4bicdt.bsky.social @sidb-edinburgh.bsky.social @edinunineuro.bsky.social

The Alba network is launching the Alba database of scientists with disabilities to enhance the representation, opportunities, and influence of neuroscientists with disabilities. Details and sign up here: www.alba.network/database-dis...

ALBA Database of scientists with disabilities

A database of neuroscientists with disabilities to improve representation, facilitate networking, and support collaboration. Sign up now!

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This posting closes Jan 19th. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Catherine Lebel@catherinealebel.bsky.social · 10mo ago

We are hiring a research assistant in Edmonton to help with two MRI studies of brain development. It's a fabulous team, and involves lots of work with kids and families. Please spread the word! iaejup.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

#childhood #trauma

New Year’s Eve in downtown Calgary was magical, even with an exhausted little one and a hit-and-run in plain sight. Honestly, a pretty accurate summary of 2025. Here is hoping the rest of the year brings peace, health, and great papers for everyone.

🧠 Why it matters 🧠 -The results challenge a prevailing view that 5‑HT2A activation alone drives psilocybin’s therapeutic actions. -Highlights the importance of polypharmacology 🥳, and points to the 1B receptor as a target for non‑hallucinogenic antidepressant and anxiolytic pharmacotherapies.

Kate Nautiyal@katenautiyal.bsky.social · 10mo ago

New paper drop! 🧠💊 Our new paper out in Molecular Psychiatry shows that the serotonin 1B receptor is important for the neural and antidepressant/anxiolytic behavioral responses to psilocybin in mice. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

New paper drop! 🧠💊 Our new paper out in Molecular Psychiatry shows that the serotonin 1B receptor is important for the neural and antidepressant/anxiolytic behavioral responses to psilocybin in mice. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

The serotonin 1B receptor is required for some of the behavioral effects of psilocybin in mice - Molecular Psychiatry

Molecular Psychiatry - The serotonin 1B receptor is required for some of the behavioral effects of psilocybin in mice

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Join ISTAART PIAs for Year in Review webinars sharing key 2025 research and future directions in Alzheimer and dementia science with expert panels. www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/istaart-year...

ISTAART Year in Review Webinar Series 2026 - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER

Join ISTAART PIAs for Year in Review webinars sharing key 2025 research and future directions in Alzheimer and dementia science with expert panels.

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Wishing I were at SfN just to make the ISSR mixer! A great chance to meet the amazing serotoninologists. Other transmitter enthusiasts welcome (no judgement)