Katie Prater

Securing the academic pipeline amid uncertain U.S. funding climate Finding creative ways to keep early-career researchers in academia—for example, through part-time roles—can help the field weather the storm.

Amid shrinking tenure-track faculty positions, we must think creatively to keep early-career scientists afloat, writes @lucinauddin.bsky.social.

#neuroskyence

www.thetransmitter.org/craft-and-ca...

What Is Limbic-Predominant Age-Related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE)? Recent research helps explain causes and symptoms of a newly recognized type of dementia

What Is Limbic-Predominant Age-Related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE)? www.aarp.org/health/condi... by @aarp.org

#dementia #health #wellness #neurology #neuroscience #NeuroSkyence

The tuned cortex: Convergent expertise-related structural and functional remodeling across the adult lifespan Neuroplasticity is a defining property of the brain. Structural and functional brain changes arise soon after learning and are particularly evident following years of practice that underpin expert per...

Acquiring specific knowledge (like learning how to ID birds) may help with cognitive decline.
Yep that's right, birding is good for your brain! 🧪 🧠

www.jneurosci.org/content/earl...

Place cells exhibit no local topography 🧪🧠

Rare bus-sized phantom #jellyfish caught on #video camera.

Link for the video and more information: www.usatoday.com/story/life/a...

Brain’s ‘plumbing’ inspires new Alzheimer’s strategies—and controversial surgeries Animal studies support idea that boosting fluid clearance could blunt neurological disorders

Brain’s ‘plumbing’ inspires new Alzheimer’s strategies—and controversial surgeries science.org/content/arti... by @science.org

#Alzheimers #dementia #science #neuroscience #NeuroSkyence

As funding falters, young brain scientists rethink careers in research Research on brain disorders may slow as young neuroscientists struggle to find jobs and research grants.

I have several undergrads who are no longer considering science as a career path. We are losing incredible people sadly.
www.npr.org/sections/sho...

Excited to be at #SFN25! Presenting this afternoon in Nano002.08! Looking forward to all the #neuroskyence the next few days!

Hmm. Not sure what this means for my first R01 submitted for the October deadline. Hoping for the best!

If you're at #SFN25 and curious about #microglia and #Alzheimer's, come by my short talk tomorrow afternoon at 2:45 in room 33! Nano002.08
#neuroskyence

Loeb’s 3I/ATLAS “Anomalies” Explained Avi Loeb continues to claim that 3I/ATLAS has many anomalous behaviors that lead to the conclusion that it “might” be an alien spacecraft.  He carefully hedges the probability that it is a spacecraft ...

Great piece by astronomer and SETI leader Jason Wright on the endless, exhausting claims about 3I/Atlas by Avi Loeb.

"zero planetary scientists give Avi’s claims any credence... because he’s demonstrably wrong"

sites.psu.edu/astrowright/...

Candid photo of Zara Weinberg. She has short red hair, bangs and glasses. She is laughing.

The Leading Edge Fellows gathered this week to celebrate Zara Weinberg, a beloved member of our community. Our 7th cohort of Leading Edge Fellows (2026) will be named in her honor.

The Zara Weinberg Leading Edge Cohort application is now open! Due Feb 2.

www.leadingedgesymposium.org/apply/

On November 13, 2026, A Human-Made Object Will Reach One Light-Day From The Earth For The First Time In History It took the spacecraft nearly five decades to get there. It takes light a day.

On November 13, 2026, Voyager Will Reach One Full Light-Day Away From Earth

www.iflscience.com/on-november-...

Our searchable repository of useful research can restore trust in federally funded basic science Called U.S. Public Research Benefits, the database showcases the value of basic science in an easy and accessible format.

U.S. Public Research Benefits is a searchable repository that showcases the value of basic science in an easy and accessible format. @baselesspursuit.bsky.social shares how he and his colleagues developed the resource.

#neuroskyence

www.thetransmitter.org/science-and-...

NIH Alzheimer’s Research Funding Is Back — for 49% Fewer Projects Though the NIH director is calling for $187 million more in funding for Alzheimer’s, the NIH is funding fewer new projects.

Alzheimer's research funding is back. But far fewer projects are getting funding.

Thanks @jeremymberg.bsky.social for the insights.

beingpatient.com/alzheimers-r...

Flew today, and the TSA agent joked that "your pockets should be as empty as my paycheck". Funny, but yikes! 🫠🫠

Behind every diagnosis, treatment, and cure are years of NIH-funded research.

When we limit scientists today, we delay tomorrow's breakthroughs.

Learn more about Americans for Medical Research and discover how you can become a more engaged advocate.

🔗 vist.ly/4aitv

#neurosky #neuroskyence

🎉 Thanks to a generous expansion of funding from the
@alzassociation.bsky.social, we're celebrating 13 additional NIAP awards! Through our partnership, we're empowering early-career researchers advancing critical #ADRD science. naccdata.org/nacc-product...
#NACC #AlzheimersResearch #EndAlz

Hosting Neurotech Glow Walk in San Diego the night before SfN! It's free!

At 8 PM on Friday, November 14th, 2025,
we'll meet up at Bayfront Park in San Diego,
which is next to the San Diego Convention Center.

Registration link in comments
#neuroskyence #neuroscience #neurotech

I am pumped that Reading Rainbow is getting a reboot! Looking forward to sharing the first one tomorrow with my kids. #books #family

This moment from our latest episode with science writer @edyong209.bsky.social is 🔥

We asked Ed — how do we talk up the benefits of science in the face of government cuts? He told us that's the wrong approach. 🧪

Listen wherever, or watch on Spotify 👇

open.spotify.com/episode/7Evh...

Brains, biases and amyloid beta: Why the female brain deserves a closer look in Alzheimer’s research New results suggest the disease progresses differently in women, but we need more basic science to unpack the mechanisms involved.

Congratulations to Rachel Buckley @bucklr01.bsky.social on being a finalist for a National Association of Science Writers @sciencewriters.org award. Read Rachel's essay,
www.thetransmitter.org/sex-differen...

#neuroskyence

2025 New Investigator Award Winners | National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center Announcing the 2025 New Investigator Award Winners in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center (NACC)

I am excited to announce that I am one of 13 additional New Investigator Awards from the @naccdata.org and @alzassociation.bsky.social! I am #ALZFunded! Thank you to both funders!
naccdata.org/nacc-product...

Clouds over trees

Some beautiful cloud formations towards sunset yesterday.
#nature

Congratulations @jcarroll42.bsky.social! So great to see you honored!