A super short talk about a course I teach and a topic I am so passionate about 2022 CSICon Sunday Morning Papers session - Talk 3 youtu.be/xGa66W3QKao

Maternal cannabis use disorder is associated with a 3x risk of autism.

2 weeks without smartphone internet significantly improved mental health. The effects were similar to an antidepressant medication.

Postdoctoral Training Fellowship Opportunity at The University of Texas at Austin! The University of Texas at Austin’s “Alcohol Training Grant,” an NIAAA-supported T32 Training Program has TWO immediate openings for a postdoctoral fellow. Applications are invited for this 2 year postdoctoral training fellowship in the neurobiological and behavioral effects of alcohol. Year 3 depends on a successful competing renewal. Training opportunities span state-of-the-art translational, psychosocial, and preclinical approaches in animal models and human subjects research including behavior, bioinformatics, genetics, electrophysiology, imaging, molecular biology, neurochemistry, and neuropharmacology. Integrated with the Waggoner Center for Alcohol and Addiction Research, this opportunity is available for any one of our training faculty’s laboratories. ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must have completed their doctoral training in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Competitive applicants will have a strong track record of scholarly productivity and commitment to a career in alcohol research. UT is an equal-opportunity employer. Position is open immediately. Stipend, medical insurance coverage, and travel funds are supported by this T32 Training Award. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Initiate the application by emailing the director, Dr. Kim Nixon, at kim.nixon@austin.utexas.edu or the training faculty of interest with a letter of interest and CV. Review of applications begins immediately until the position is filled.

Really interesting papers, confirming and extending what many believed true for a while. The last 20 years gave us the illusion of super hyper specialization of brain regions thanks to opto/chemogenetics. Turns out we were just under a lamppost. We're in a "neo-Lashley" era. Brain functions are mostly spread out throughout the brain, not in one spot. If you’re not already looking elsewhere than under the lamppost, you should.

Being kind boosts mental health more than seeking joy. Evidence: Doing 3 random acts of kindness a week is enough to reduce depression, anxiety & loneliness. It's more beneficial than doing nice things for yourself. Self-care feels good, but generosity builds lasting bonds.

How Does Alcohol Affect the Gut Microbiome? nytimes.com/2024/01/30/well/… via @NYTimes @Lorenzo__Leggio @jfcryan

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Free seminars at UT this summer! Seminars are hybrid (both in-person and on zoom)- see QR codes at the end of this message. 10 June Dr. Margaret Keane Title: Understanding human memory through the study of amnesia Goal: Learn about the life of the famous amnesic patient H.M, and gain an appreciation of his contributions to our understanding of how memory is organized in the brain. 17 June Dr. Linda Noble Title: The brain-injured child- where “lived experience” intersects with lab-based research Goal: Understand age at time of injury as a modifier of recovery, the concept that “time is brain” and the evolving expectations of family. 24 June Dr. Tori Williams Title: The neuropsychology of dementia Goals: Describe the field of clinical neuropsychology, the role of a neuropsychologist in clinical and research settings, and the training requirements to becoming a neuropsychologist. Discuss the clinical dementia syndrome, how various dementia pathologies uniquely impact cognitive functioning, and how neuropsychological assessment is used to diagnose dementia 01 July Dr. Josh Cisler Title: TBD, topic: PTSD 08 July Dr. Micky Marinelli Title: The illusion of objectivity in scientific research Goal: Explain how cognitive and scientific biases can impact our ability to perform, interpret, and consume "good science" 15 July Dr. Steve Warach Title: Acute stroke and the challenges of clinical research Goals: Understand basic concepts of acute stroke Become familiar with successful approaches to developing stroke therapies 22 July Dr. Charles Nemeroff Title: The management of treatment resistant depression: the art and the science Goals: Explain the latest treatment advances and research findings for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Describe emerging strategies in the use of atypical antipsychotics and new agents in the treatment of TRD.

.@mickymarinelli and team @UTAustin designed and developed a PKCε small molecule inhibitor that reduces cancer chemotherapy-induced pain and prevents & reverses opioid withdrawal pain: insight.jci.org/articles/vie…

Webinar coming up! linkedin.com/posts/national-… @NINDS4Rigor

📚 Do you want to learn more about designing engaging pharmacology courses using videos? 💊 Join our upcoming webinar with Michela Marinelli, Associate Professor @UTAustin. 🗓️ Date: December 3, 2024 🕘 Time: 12 PM (EST) 📝 Register now & save your spot: hubs.ly/Q02ZvXZX0

New paper out in @ScienceMagazine! In 8 studies (multiple platforms, methods, time periods) we find: misinformation evokes more outrage than trustworthy news, when it does it's shared more ppl are less likely to read before sharing. w/ @killianmcl1 @Klonick @mollycrockett 🧵👇

🔥New Paper from the lab! Led by @mtaira_723 and our awesome team, we reveal the learning components signaled by dopamine release in the Nucleus Accumbens core (NAcC): jneurosci.org/content/44/35/…