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John Little
@johnlittle.bsky.social
Evolutionary mechanisms created a system of coevolving geophysical, biophysical, sociocultural and sociotechnical systems. The ensuing societal challenges of the Anthropocene (One Earth + One Health) must be holistically addressed: https://jcl.cee.vt.edu
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To identify fundamental neuroscientific principles that generalize across species, systems and circuits, neuroscientists must embrace an evolutionary perspective, argue Karl Farrow and @katjareinhard.bsky.social.

#neuroskyence

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Systems and circuit neuroscience need an evolutionary perspective
To identify fundamental neuroscientific principles that generalize across species, neuroscientists must frame their research through an evolutionary lens.
www.thetransmitter.org
July 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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All props to Harvard for what they're doing, but I've been at LSU, Virginia Tech, and UIC the last 10 days. They're definitely doing the work - such inspiration. People need to get out of Cambridge and go to Blacksburg and Baton Rouge if you want some hope. news.vt.edu/articles/202...
Editor-in-chief of Science encourages researchers to communicate
Holden Thorp visited Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg and Roanoke campuses as part of the Research Integrity and Consultation Program’s Research Integrity and Scholarly Excellence Lecture Series.
news.vt.edu
April 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Want to understand the brain? Watch Paul!
#neuroscience
#neuroskyence
Rethinking Brain Mechanisms in the Light of Evolution with Paul Cisek youtu.be/CnT7jaQX4X8?... - if you want to understand what brains are for (and their functional organisation), this is the way... 👍👏
Rethinking Brain Mechanisms in the Light of Evolution with Paul Cisek
YouTube video by Kempner Institute at Harvard University
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January 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM