NEWS
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The Mystery of Dreams
What are dreams for? What do they reveal about our brains and our experiences? At the intersection of neuroscience and psychiatry, the study of dreams explores the dialogue between brain activity and subjective experience, opening up new perspectives for understanding the origins of emotions, mental images, and nocturnal narratives, as well as their functions.
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Afternoon naps clear up the brain and improve learning ability
A study by the University Hospital of Freiburg, the HUG and the UNIGE shows how napping improves the brain's learning capacity.
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Misplaced Neurons Reveal the Brain’s Adaptability
A team from Synapsy has shown that neurons positioned in the wrong place can still perform their function without disrupting the brain’s overall operation.
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Best wishes for 2026
The entire Synapsy Centre team wishes you all the best for the new year. May 2026 be filled with discoveries, fruitful collaborations and scientific inspiration.
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Schizophrenia: The cerebellum’s unexpected role
A Synapsy team has, for the first time, described the interaction between the cerebellum and the brain’s reward system in people with schizophrenia.
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Major boost for Geneva neurosciences
The consolidation at Campus Biotech of all neuroscience laboratories and major investments in cutting-edge infrastructure are giving rise to an ambitious "NeuroCampus". From laboratory to patient care, from brain organoids to innovative start-ups, this new ecosystem positions Geneva among the leading international centres for brain research. On 9 December, Eric Nestler, a pioneer in bringing together neuroscience and psychiatry, will be awarded the first Synapsy Prize for Mental Health Research, which will mark a transformative moment.
