Postdoc Spotlight: Maryam Moarefian

Postdoc Spotlight: Maryam Moarefian

Maryam Moarefian is developing a platform for studying neural networks in “cortical organoids,” model brain tissue grown from stem cells September 16-20 is Postdoc Appreciation Week, when we celebrate the incredible contributions that postdoctoral scholars make to the...
Researchers to investigate genetic roots of autism

Researchers to investigate genetic roots of autism

Several members of the Braingeneers research group, including Professor Sofie Salama, will be investigators on the newly funded project to investigate the genetic roots of autism. (photos by Carolyn Lagattuta) August 30, 2024 By Emily Cerf A new award from the...
The genes that made us truly human may also make us ill

The genes that made us truly human may also make us ill

The changes in our genes since our ancestors and apes evolved from a common ancestor helped us develop bigger brains and upright walking. But did they also have a downside? UCSC Genomics Institute Affiliate Sofie Salama discusses her research on the Notch2NL gene...