Neuroscience Adapts to the Covid World

The impact has been sudden and unprecedented, shifting brain science research priorities, and sending shock waves through academia and the global research community.

Racing to Understand Covid-19 and the Brain

Scientists hope to uncover why the coronavirus sometimes presents neurological symptoms. But how similar is it to other viruses that can invade the nervous system?

That Feeling in Your Bones

By Gérard Karsenty, M.D., Ph.D.

Geneticist Gérard Karsenty at Columbia University Medical center turned to neuroscience to learn why our bones do much more than provide protection and support.

Emotional Intelligence Comes of Age

By Marc Brackett, Ph.D., and Christina Cipriano, Ph.D.

Marc Brackett and Christina Cipriano at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence trace the formation of a young field and its growing impact on education and personal development.

Jumping the Gun

While the mobilization of the world’s scientific community to understand Covid-19 is unprecedented in history, keep in mind that more than 4,000 papers—known as preprints—have yet to be peer-reviewed.

Making the Most Out of Online Learning

Online learning can be quite effective. Emotional connections with students are key to success, says Mariale Hardiman, Ed.D.–and parents don’t have to be teachers to help their children understand and apply what they are learning online.

Exploring a Potential New Therapy for Fatal Canavan Disease

While others try to thin out the overabundance of an amino acid that critically damages the axons in infants with Canavan disease, Dana Foundation grantee David Pleasure aims to prevent the buildup itself.

Testing Neurofeedback as a Treatment for Tourette’s

Dana grantee Michelle Hampson, Ph.D., describes how neurofeedback may be a good alternative treatment for tics and the challenges of developing the right training paradigms.

Finding New Ways to Connect in a Crisis

While many of us are sheltering in place, maintaining mood and friendships is more important than ever. We talk with Dana Alliance member Myrna Weissman, Ph.D., on how best to cope during forced isolation.

Want to Boost Your Immune System? Sleep Better

We talk with Dana Alliance member Robert W. Greene, M.D., Ph.D., about how sleep can help us fight off viruses and other infections and how to get a better night’s rest.

How Does Exercise Affect the Brain?

Not only is exercise good for your muscles and bones, but it is also an important part of keeping your brain healthy.

Genetics

Nature and Nurture
A Dynamic Interplay

Brain basics fact sheet on genetics

Neuroanatomy: The Basics

The brain and nervous system are a network of many specialized parts.

Printable Puzzles

A series of fun and challenging puzzles that teach kids (and grownups) about the brain. Organized by grade and age level.

Resources for Educators

Links to downloadable materials including lesson plans with teacher’s guide, presentations, and handouts for students, as well as to other great brain-science resources

BrainWorks

Neuroscience prof Eric Chudler and a group of curious kids investigate the brain in these half-hour programs.