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(A) Expression of Drd1a-Cre+ neurons in Snap25 cKO & Drd1a-Cre;Ai14+/+ brains. There was no observed difference between the number or distribution of Drd1a-Cre+ neurons (red) between silenced and non-silenced strains. (B) Schematics of Snap25 cKO lines (Drd1a-Cre/+;Ai14+/+;Snap25fl/fl). (C) Zoom-in representative images of Drd1a-Cre+ neurons in primary somatosensory cortex (S1). No noticeable difference between the number of Drd1a-Cre+ neurons in either strain was observed.

Wake-Up Switch in the brain: scientists discover key neurons that help us stay alert and process the world

Professor Zoltán Molnár has been elected external member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences

Presynaptic dysfunction can be rescued in vivo by lowering CaV2.1 expression

Oxford study finds a new mechanism underlying synaptic dysfunction in Alzheimer's Disease

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Informing policy on AI in brain science and mental health

Two researchers in the Department of Psychiatry contributed to key government reports on mental health for MPs and other policy makers.

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The 14th Oxford Neuroscience Symposium

Around 250 academics and students attended the Oxford Neuroscience Symposium – a flagship annual event showcasing the breadth and excellence of neuroscience research at the University of Oxford.

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Daniel Freeman reappointed as an NIHR Senior Investigator

The National Institute for Health and Care Research has announced its latest cohort of Senior Investigators. Professor Daniel Freeman is one of 19 researchers reappointed to this prestigious post.

Balancing Reward with Threat Highlights the Interplay between Brain, Behaviour, and Individual Traits

Daily life involves a continuous balance between pursuing positive opportunities – rewards – and remaining vigilant to threats, a dynamic process that is critical for survival in both humans and animals.

Two researchers at the World Sleep Day event 2025

World Sleep Day 2025

To celebrate #WorldSleepDay on Friday 14 March a team led by Luca Ratti put on an interactive public engagement event at the JR, and Rachel Sharman went down a storm on social media sharing her top tips for a good night's sleep.

The cervical lymph nodes are thought to act as 'bins' for the brain, represented here by a rubbish chute with a skip at the end.

Potential clue about brain health from neck lymph node ‘brain bins’ – new study

Scientists have found another clue about how brain health is maintained and how this might be affected by ageing and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new paper.

BNA Report Preclinical research

British Neuroscience Association (BNA) Urges Immediate Action to Safeguard Preclinical Neuroscience in the UK

British Neuroscience Association Announces Preclinical Neuroscience Report and Open Letter to Funders

Oxford tops Times Higher Education Subject Ranking Awards in Medicine for 14th Consecutive Year

OxQuip team members at their stand at the Oxford Digital Festival

NDCN innovators take their tech to Oxford Digital Festival

Researchers from OxQUIP and the Vision Group shared their innovative technologies with colleagues

Leading academics recognised on Clarivate Highly Cited List

15 researchers from our Neuroscience community have made it onto the 2024 list.

Music Box

Brain acts like music box playing different behaviours

Neuroscientists based in NDCN and Experimental Psychology reveal how cells form a coordinate system for behavioural sequences.

Professor Zoltan Molnar elected to EMBO membership

Collaboration in Action: Chrystalina Antoniades

Chrystalina Antoniades is an Associate Professor of Clinical Neuroscience at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences. In her story, Chrystalina shares her experience of collaboration and her top tips for successfully working with industry - ensuring mutual alignment and showcasing your passion.

Congratulations to Linxin Li

Who has been awarded a prestigious fellowship.

World Sleep Day

Friday the 15th March marked World Sleep Day. To celebrate, we put on some fascinating, interactive public engagement events.

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New online tool for child anxiety could expand access to child mental health services

New research from the University of Oxford has revealed that an online programme that empowers parents to apply Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) principles in their child’s day to day lives is just as effective as traditional talking therapies for child anxiety problems.

Welcome Prof Shelley McKeown Jones

Fellow and Tutor in Experimental Psychology with Lady Margaret Hall joining us from Bristol

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