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The Neuroscience Graduate Group at The University of Pennsylvania 🧠 | Highlighting student work and NGG happenings | Posts by NGG students

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Penn NeuroKnow 🧠@pennneuroknow.bsky.social · 3mo ago

How did dogs become man's best friend? Dive into the neuroscience behind domestication in this week's post by Eve Gautreaux pennneuroknow.com/2026/07/14/b... #PsychSciSky #SciComm 🧠🟦 🧪

Becoming man’s best friend: Biology’s survival guide for animals in a world with humans

Many animals have evolved to coexist with—or even rely on—humans. A few key changes in neurobiology may explain how evolution has shaped dogs and other animals into human companions.

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Catrina Hacker@catrinahacker.bsky.social · 4mo ago

It is bittersweet to share the last post I will write for @pennneuroknow.bsky.social. It has been a privilege to work with our writers over the past several years and to explore topics from dinosaur brains to dementia. If you don't already, follow their page for updates on new posts!

Penn NeuroKnow 🧠@pennneuroknow.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Dementia is associated with physical changes in the brain yet not everyone with these changes experiences symptoms. Find out how some scientists believe an active mind can prevent dementia symptoms in this week's post by @catrinahacker.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/y8v2u2dc #PsychSciSky #SciComm 🧠🟦 🧪

Penn NeuroKnow 🧠@pennneuroknow.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Have you ever walked into a room and then completely forgotten why you went there in the first place? Find out how a small part of your brain is responsible for derailing your train of thought in this week's post by Serena Chen: pennneuroknow.com/2026/04/07/w... #PsychSciSky #SciComm 🧠🟦 🧪

“What was I doing again?” The neuroscience behind losing your train of thought

Have you ever walked into a room, been momentarily distracted, and then completely forgotten why you went into that room in the first place? You may be surprised that a seemingly small part of your…

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Penn NeuroKnow 🧠@pennneuroknow.bsky.social · 9mo ago

If witchcraft wasn’t at play in the Salem witch trials, what caused the symptoms that sparked the accusations? Read this week’s post from @pennngg.bsky.social student Emma Fischer to explore possible medical explanations. pennneuroknow.com/2026/01/20/t... #PsychSciSky #SciComm 🧠🟦 🧪

The Salem Witch Trials: If not witchcraft, then what?

We’ve all heard stories detailing the Salem Witch Trials, but nobody can really explain where the symptoms shown by “victims of witchcraft” came from. Here, we unpack how popular medical explanatio…

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Penn NeuroKnow 🧠@pennneuroknow.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Normally T cells fight off germs- but what happens when they start to fight you? Read @pennngg.bsky.social student @hayleylenhard.bsky.social’s post to explore the role of T cells in the immune system, the brain, and autoimmune disease. pennneuroknow.com/2025/12/09/t... #PsychSciSky #SciComm 🧠🟦 🧪

T cells in the immune system: Friend or foe?

T cells are a type of immune cell that defend your body against disease. While these mighty cells normally serve to protect you from foreign invaders, what happens if they turn on you?

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Penn NeuroKnow 🧠@pennneuroknow.bsky.social · 10mo ago

PMS or BS? For centuries, menstrual cycles have been blamed for emotional changes in women—but is this biology or baloney? Read this week’s post from @pennngg.bsky.social student Eve Gautreaux to unpack the history and science of PMS. pennneuroknow.com/2025/12/16/t... #PsychSciSky #SciComm 🧠🟦🧪

The science and stigma behind premenstrual disorders

The idea that women are naturally predisposed to mental and emotional disturbances during “that time of month” dates back centuries. Is it biology or baloney? PMS or BS?

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tyler bonnen@tylerbonnen.bsky.social · 11mo ago

starting fall 2026 i'll be an assistant professor at @upenn.edu 🥳 my lab will develop scalable models/theories of human behavior, focused on memory and perception currently recruiting PhD students in psychology, neuroscience, & computer science! reach out if you're interested 😊

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Penn NGG@pennngg.bsky.social · 10mo ago

The GLIA Public Lecture Series will host Mindful Differences: The Science behind Autism Spectrum Disorder, on Thursday, Dec. 11th at the Philadelphia Ethical Society. Doors @ 6pm, speakers @ 6:30pm, Q&A session, food and drinks to follow! 🧠 Register here: forms.gle/iBiUguXBu3rS...

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