We apply synthetic biology on brain circuits to enhance precision medicine to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders, and reverse the effects of aging.
For public awareness on what memories are made of and how they work, see a press release of our recent work. Hope that you will enjoy the read.
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A huge congratulations to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine.
Katalin Karikó story of struggles in academia is an inspiration for all. She pursued her research dreams passionately and undeterred.
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We are honored to receive the BRAIN Initiative Grant Award, the scientific flagship of the Obama administration; the 1st in Spain and the 10th one awarded outside the USA.
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Through international collaborations, we are exploring new ways to reverse the Alzheimer's disease. Our project is funded by the National Institute of Health, USA.
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We are honored to be awarded the prestigious NIH Grant to investigate novel genetic therapeutics in preclinical studies to treat the Parkinson's disease.
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Our paper published that investigates Claustrum, a brain region promoted by the Nobel Laureate Francis Crick (the discoverer of DNA double helix) to be crucial for "consciousness".
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