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The origin of astrocytes revealed
A study by FacMed and its Synapsy Centre reveals that the diversity of astrocytes in the cortex originates from two distinct types of progenitors. This discovery redefines the essential role of astrocytes in the central nervous system and opens up new therapeutic possibilities.
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The brain shapes what we feel in real time
A UNIGE team has discovered a new brain mechanism responsible for modulating sensory signals. It could be involved in the perception threshold of our senses.
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Synapsy Progress Report
As a reminder, the "Synapsy Centre Progress Reports” are an opportunity for two research groups (clinical and pre-clinical) of the UNIGE Synapsy Centre to present their research on a given topic. One or two person(s) per group can present their current work with the goal of fostering interactions between Centre groups. All meetings are open to All within the Centre and members are strongly encouraged to participate.
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Christian Lüscher at the Forefront of European Research
Christian Lüscher has been elected a member of EMBO, the prestigious European Molecular Biology Organization. This distinction recognises the excellence of his career and research.
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Synapsy PhD students shine at PhD Booster 2025
The UNIGE PhD Booster competition helps PhD students communicate their thesis topics. The seventh edition gave pride of place to Synapsy PhD students, with Riccardo Galli taking top honors for his audiovisual presentation on strokes.
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Luigi Francesco Saccaro receives the 2025 Alex F. Müller Prize
The Faculty of Medicine at the UNIGE has awarded Luigi Saccaro for a publication produced as part of his doctoral work at the Synapsy Centre. It focuses on brain dysfunction in people with bipolar disorder.
