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The tempo of brain development
Why do some regions of the brain grow more than others? A recent discovery by Denis Jabaudon's laboratory shows that mitochondria – the energy powerhouses of our cells – influence the tempo at which neurons are born. And this tempo is not insignificant; it could play a role in psychiatric disorders.
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An algorithm reveals how our brain is motivated
By crossing AI and neuroscience, a team from UNIGE, Harvard and McGill has revealed the computational potential of a brain area at the heart of motivation.
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Synapsy Prize: Recognizing the bridge builders between neuroscience and psychiatry
A new award to recognize excellence, innovation and leadership in neurobiology research into mental health has been launched by Synapsy, apply now!
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Camille Piguet Appointed Assistant Professor
Trained in Geneva and the Netherlands, Camille Nemitz-Piguet is a psychiatrist and systemic psychotherapist. She also holds a PhD in neuroscience from UNIGE focusing on mood disorders. She currently heads a research group within the Department of Psychiatry at the UNIGE Faculty of Medicine and also works as a psychiatrist at the HUG, in the Outpatient Health Consultation Service for Adolescents and Young Adults and the Young Adult Psychiatry Unit.
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Autism: the neural origin of the social bound
Synapsy scientists identified a brain circuit where lies the origin the social difficulties experienced by people with autism spectrum disorders.
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Synapsy Centers Connected
On March 20, 2025, over 130 researchers gathered in Grandson for the annual Synapsy Network Meeting, dedicated to strengthening ties between Lake Geneva institutions, basic neuroscience, and psychiatric research.
