Synaptic biology

Investigating the function and plasticity of the brain, from single molecules to neural networks

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Research groups

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7 Dec 2023

Researchers identify neurons in the brain that control nasofacial muscles during breathing

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15 Nov 2022

Lifting the lid on impulsive behaviour

Brain experts across all stages of life

22 Jul 2022

Brain experts across all stages of life

Communication is key in uncovering cause of rare neurological disorder in children

17 Mar 2022

Communication is key in uncovering cause of rare neurological disorder in children

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5 Nov 2021

Innovative research investigations at the Florey Institute funded by NHMRC Ideas Grants

3D illustration of Interconnected neurons with electrical pulses.

21 Oct 2021

How sound alters sense of touch

A new technique to unlock new understanding of neural circuitry

13 Sep 2021

A new technique to unlock new understanding of neural circuitry

Thinking back but moving forward: Memory and the science of future thinking

16 Aug 2021

Thinking back but moving forward: Memory and the science of future thinking

Researcher holding a sample tray and pipetting a solution into the tubes.

15 Dec 2020

Creativity and innovation winners in new Florey research funded by NHMRC Ideas Grants

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17 Nov 2020

Florey researchers to explore cells in an unknown region of the brain

Researchers from the Florey and BrainsCAN

28 Apr 2020

Tackling brain health together from both sides of the globe: The Florey and BrainsCAN

GABA hippocampus image

3 Mar 2020

Research shines new light on the actions of key neurotransmitter in the brain

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