The Science, and the Humanity, of Giving
The Science, and the Humanity, of Giving By Daniel R. Weinberger, M.D. CEO & Director, Lieber Institute for Brain Development Every December, we are reminded of the importance of giving. It is a season when people pause, reflect, and often decide […]
Inside the Habenula: Lieber Institute Researchers Uncover a Hidden Player in Schizophrenia
About the size of a pea, the habenula serves as a hub connecting key brain systems that regulate motivation, mood, and reward — all of which are disrupted in schizophrenia. Yet until now, the habenula has remained largely invisible to human neuroscience.
Air Pollution & Lewy Body Dementia: New Research Reveals Concerning Link
New Research Reveals Concerning Link
Charting the Human Hippocampus: A High-Resolution Transcriptomic Atlas from the Lieber Institute
Your brain’s memory center, revealed like never before! Scientists at the Lieber Institute have created a detailed map of the human hippocampus - where learning, emotion, and memory live. This work helps unlock the secrets of brain health and mental illness.