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'Big Science, Small Pod' podcast: What makes seizures start? , articleNeurobiologist Matthew Weston explains what happens in the brain during seizures and how his lab is researching their genetic roots to help develop new treatments for children.
Date: Jan 13, 2026 - -
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Neurons within the brain localize genetic messages using simple rules, study finds , articleA new eNeuro study from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute reveals how neurons organize genetic messages that support learning and memory — and what that means for medical conditions.
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
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Brain pathway may fuel both aggression, self-harm , articleA new study by Virginia Tech Assistant Professor Sora Shin shows that two behaviors — aggression and self-harm — can arise from a shared biological mechanism in how the brain processes pain, particularly in individuals exposed to early-life trauma.
Date: Nov 05, 2025 - -
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Researchers investigate why memory circuits break down in Alzheimer’s disease , articleWith support from the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases Research Award Fund, scientists Sharon Swanger and Shannon Farris will investigate the chemical culprits that contribute to the breakdown of memory circuits.
Date: Sep 04, 2025 - -
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Summer research fellows showcase studies at annual symposium , articleStudents in the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC’s neuroSURF and cardioSURF programs, as well as students from other summer fellowships, shared posters and competed for prizes at the symposium.
Date: Aug 25, 2025 - -
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Meike van der Heijden appointed to Dystonia Foundation’s medical and scientific advisory council , articleCouncil members are international leaders in dystonia care and research. They review research grants for funding and attend workshops to discuss the most pressing research directions.
Date: Aug 22, 2025 - -
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Neuroscientist aims to decipher mechanisms that mediate dopamine’s role in brain and behavior , articleRyunosuke Amo will study dopamine system dysfunction and how opioids and other substances contribute to it.
Date: Aug 18, 2025 - -
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The biology behind uncontrolled aggression: How does early-life trauma shape brain circuit function? , articleNeuroscientist Sora Shin of the Fralin Biomedical Research received a $3.2 million grant to study how child abuse and neglect rewires the brain.
Date: Jul 22, 2025 - -
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'Big Science, Small Pod' podcast: How does a brain even happen? , articleNeuroscientist Meike van der Heijden of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC explains how understanding childhood brain development could guide treatments for movement disorders.
Date: Jul 08, 2025 - -
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Neuroscientist explores ways to reduce seizures in children , articleMatthew Weston, associate professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has received support from Actio Biosciences to study an experimental treatment that could reduce seizures caused by a childhood epilepsy disorder.
Date: Jun 16, 2025 - -
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Even under stress, male-female pairs had each other’s backs , articleIn a new study, scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute found that coordination in fearful situations looks different in males and females.
Date: Apr 07, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech neuroscientists discover mitochondria’s role in shaping memory circuits , articleResearchers have revealed a critical process that supports the brain cells needed for learning, memory, and social recognition.
Date: Feb 11, 2025 - -
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New lab explores the genetic and environmental factors related to psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia and autism , articleRyan Purcell, an assistant professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, deploys advanced technology to investigate cellular and molecular neurodevelopment.
Date: Nov 01, 2024 - -
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Neuroscientist awarded grant to study serotonin-based modulation to treat seizures , articleSharon Swanger, an assistant professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, will use a $200,000 grant from the commonwealth to study how an approved drug impacts a rare form of epilepsy called Dravet syndrome.
Date: Oct 16, 2024 - -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Read Montague talks about brain chemistry and neuroeconomics , articleMontague talks about the role of dopamine and serotonin in learning, motivation, memory, mood, and decision-making.
Date: Sep 23, 2024 - -
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Virginia Tech scientist awarded grant to study a debilitating neurological disorder , articleMeike van der Heijden, assistant professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, will use the award from the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation to study electrical signals in the brain connected to a movement disorder.
Date: Jun 20, 2024 - -
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Controlling the precise timing of electrical pulses may offer promise for treating mild traumatic brain injury , articleAn awkward beat doesn't help on the dance floor, but it could help people who are recovering from mild traumatic brain injury.
Date: Jun 18, 2024 - -
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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute team unpacks genetic mysteries behind childhood epilepsies , articleResearchers are exploring how gene variants identified in children with severe epilepsy can have an impact on neurons, leading to abnormal electrical activity in the brain and recurrent seizures.
Date: Apr 11, 2024 - -
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11th annual Brain School digs into mysteries of the brain, emerging science behind weight-loss drugs , articleResearchers invite the community to the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute to share in their passion for science during an interactive brain awareness event, including presentations and panel discussion on “The Craving Brain: Food and Drugs.”
Date: Mar 01, 2024 - -
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Rare Disease Day brings worldwide attention to more than 7,000 rare diseases , articleVirginia Tech research into rare diseases — those that individually affect 200,000 or fewer but collectively touch 1 in 10 people in the U.S. — provides hope in identifying, treating, and supporting patients.
Date: Feb 28, 2024 -
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