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‘High risk, high reward’: How early-career neuroscientists view their future

The Transmitter and Neuromatch surveyed more than 300 early-career neuroscientists to better understand their unique challenges, career aspirations and support needs.

By Paige Miranda
15 September 2026 | 0 min watch
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Finally, a new route for the magnetic-sense field

Researchers have dueled for years over how the magnetic sense works. New data from monarch butterflies could finally help settle the debate.

By Calli McMurray
11 September 2026 | 16 min read
Monkeys at Dutch primate center.

Dutch primate center awaits October animal research debate

Science is forging ahead at the Biomedical Primate Research Centre in the Netherlands, following a reversal of last year’s mandate to phase out primate studies. But researchers aren’t sure how long the reprieve will last.

By Lauren Schenkman
2 September 2026 | 5 min read
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How FALAN is building a thriving neuroscience community in Latin America

As the Federation of Latin American and Caribbean Neuroscience Societies Congress kicks off next week, its president shares how the organization aims to foster collaborations and provide high-quality training for young neuroscientists in the region.

By Francesco Mattia Rossi
28 August 2026 | 6 min read
Headshots of the leaders of new labs in Latin America.

The Transmitter’s directory of new labs in Latin America

Learn about early-career neuroscientists who have started new labs or independent lines of research in Latin America over the past five years.

By Francisco J. Rivera Rosario
28 August 2026 | 7 min read
Headshots of the leaders of new labs in Latin America.

El directorio de nuevos laboratorios en América Latina de The Transmitter

Aprenda de laboratorios de neurociencia que han abierto sus puertas en Latinoamérica en los últimos cinco años.

By Francisco J. Rivera Rosario
28 August 2026 | 8 min read
Illustration of the globe with two scientists each standing on the poles.

Cómo FALAN está construyendo una comunidad próspera de neurociencia en América Latina

Con el inicio del Congreso de la Federación de Sociedades de Neurociencias de América Latina y el Caribe próxima semana, su presidente comparte cómo la organización busca fomentar colaboraciones y brindar capacitación de alta calidad para jóvenes neurocientíficos en la región.

By Francesco Mattia Rossi
28 August 2026 | 8 min read
Illustration of the globe with two scientists each standing on the poles.

Como a FALAN está construindo uma comunidade de neurociência forte na América Latina

Com o início do Congresso da Federação das Sociedades de Neurociência da América Latina e do Caribe na próxima semana, o presidente da federação fala sobre como a entidade pretende promover colaborações e oferecer capacitação de alta qualidade a jovens neurocientistas da região.

By Francesco Mattia Rossi
28 August 2026 | 7 min read
Headshots of the leaders of new labs in Latin America.

Diretório do The Transmitter de novos laboratórios na América Latina

Conheça neurocientistas em início de carreira que criaram novos laboratórios ou linhas de pesquisa independentes na América Latina nos últimos cinco anos.

By Francisco J. Rivera Rosario
28 August 2026 | 8 min read
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Redefining underrepresentation in global neuroscience

Shifting the focus of equity initiatives from identity categories to structural barriers can reveal overlooked challenges and increase support and participation worldwide.

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Hasty stem cells highlight potential limitation with cortical organoids

The models recapitulate many key developmental processes, but some radial glial cells in mouse organoids make neurons earlier than they should.

By Giorgia Guglielmi
22 September 2026 | 4 min read
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Two populations of neurons, two effects on sociability; and more

Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 21 September.

By Jill Adams
22 September 2026 | 2 min read

Finding the Rett syndrome gene and ways to fix it

Kevin Mitchell talks with Huda Zoghbi about her work identifying the MECP2 gene, its role in the brain and therapies to address its dysfunction.

By Kevin Mitchell
21 September 2026 | 4 min read