Ernst Strüngmann Institut

04/09/2025

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07/02/2025

🚨 New Lab at the ESI! 🚨

The Heisenberg Group at the Ernst Strüngmann Institute (ESI), led by Dr. Julio Hechavarría, is dedicated to uncovering the neural networks that drive natural behaviors, with a strong focus on how the brain processes vocalization and hearing.

🧠 Brain Organoids & Neural Circuits: The group studies human-derived cerebral organoids to understand how well they mimic real brain function—bridging the gap between artificial and natural neural networks.

💻 In Silico Modeling: Using computational simulations, they decode complex neural data and refine the understanding of how the brain processes sound.

🔬 Comparative Neuroscience: By taking a cross-species approach, they explore how different mammals perceive and produce sounds, with potential applications in both clinical and conservation research.

Exciting discoveries ahead—stay tuned! 🚀

13/01/2025

🕒✨ Keynote Spotlight: Prof. Dean Buonomano at ESISyNC 2024 ✨
In his talk, ‘Timing as a Computational Primitive of Neocortical Circuits,’ Prof. Buonomano unraveled how the brain’s neural circuits evolved to encode time, enabling learning, memory, and cognitive precision.

🔑 Key Insights:
🧠 Diverse Timing Mechanisms: Sensory and motor tasks rely on distinct neural processes for timing.
📚 Time and Memory: Music illustrates how timing bridges memory and spatial processing.
🤖 AI Challenges: Biological timing surpasses AI, offering a blueprint for future advancements.

💡 Practical Applications: Timing insights can improve teaching methods for better learning. Furthermore, integrating biological timing in AI could enhance human-machine synchronization.

🔗[ https://youtu.be/DBiANvAsRno?si=_FwmSmf0YbD1xxao ]

10/01/2025

🕒✨ Keynote Spotlight: Joe Paton, PhD at ESISyNC 2024 ✨
Unveiling how neural dynamics drive actions, decisions, and adaptability.

🔑 Key Insights:
🌌 Behavioral Control: Flexible, heterarchical systems evolved for complex adaptability.
⏳ Timing in Action: Temporal processing guides decisions and actions.
🧠 Learning: The basal ganglia shape behaviors through reinforcement learning.
💥 Dopamine & Dynamics: Dopamine and neural activity reveal timing’s role in decision-making.

🔗 Translational Bridge:
💡 Psychotherapy: Refine reward-based treatments.
🤖 AI: Build adaptive systems inspired by the brain’s timing control.