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🎬 Watch: NYCU Reveals Results on Brain Neurons’ “Cell Assembly Behavior” and Wins Favor with Neuron
NYCU Reveals Results on Brain Neurons’ “Cell Assembly Behavior” and Wins Favor with Neuron
The hippocampus is an important brain structure that affects spatial and directional perception, and closely relates to forming and consolidating memories. Abnormal functioning or damage to it can lead to various diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, depression, and Schizophrenia. Two associate professors, Tsai-Wen Chen and Bei-Jung Lin, from the Institute of Neuroscience of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), recently conducted research that reveals the relatively rare neurons in the hippocampus—the “interneurons”—have a special “cell assembly” behavior, which not only subverts the previous understanding of the mechanism of the hippocampus but also brings a brand-new inspiration for the treatment of related brain disorders. The results of this research have been published in Neuron, a leading international journal, marking a significant milestone in neuroscience. Professor Lin stated that about 90% of the neurons in the hippocampus are excitatory projection …
Research Highlights
NYCU Develops Brain Degeneration Prediction Technology for More Objective Disease Diagnosis
Psychiatric diagnosis has long relied on clinical interviews and patient history, often lacking objective and quantifiable evaluation standards. To tackle this challenge, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) and Taipei Veterans General …
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NYCU’s Cross-Disciplinary Course “Things We Learned from Animals” Explores the Bond Between Humans and Animals
According to the “Humane Care of Laboratory Animals Annual Report 2022” released by the Ministry of Agriculture, the total number of laboratory animals used in Taiwan in 2022 exceeded 4.4 million. In our pursuit of excellence in research, have we ever considered the experiences of …
Research Highlights
NYCU Develops Hair-Thin Fiber-Optic Microphone for Clear, Interference-Free Sound Transmission
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) has showcased a fiber-optic microphone as thin as a human hair. Despite its minimal size, this microphone can accurately capture sound signals, making it highly valuable for use in mobile phones, wearable …
Honor
Double Victory for NYCU Med: AI Surgery System Wins International Prize, Chair Clinches Edison Gold
Teams from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) delivered a standout performance at the inaugural Global Health Innovation Grand Challenge 2025 by the Global Consortium of Innovation and Engineering in …
International Affairs
NYCU IAPS and Kyushu University OIP Sign MOU to Foster Taiwan-Japan Innovation Exchange
On March 26, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University’s (NYCU) Industry Accelerator and Patent Strategy (IAPS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kyushu University’s Open Innovation Platform Inc. (OIP), marking a new milestone in strengthening …
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