This is the channel of the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics. We conduct basic research in the neurosciences and belong to the Max Planck Society, a global top 5 research organization with its 84 Max Planck Institutes and 31 Nobel Laureates.https://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3mlqbjinlt22hCurious how AI can help decode the brain? 🧠 We talked to Gabriele Lohmann about the use of AI in neuroscience and brain imaging. 🔗https://www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/interview-gl Plus: Catch her talk on May 20: 🎤https://www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/einblick #BrainResearch #AI #Neuroscience #MRI13 May 2026 12:10 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqbjinlt22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3mlkynwker22k🐟 Fish have sleep phases, too! New article from the RoLiLab: Four distinct sleep states found in larval zebrafish: three with characteristic eye movements, one without. 🔗 https://www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/fish-sleep-architecture #Neuroscience #SleepResearch #Zebrafish11 May 2026 09:48 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlkynwker22khttps://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3mlbdjy32pk2c🧠 Mental health disorders often begin during adolescence — and that’s exactly where “Brain Explorer” comes in. Starting May 7, visitors on the MS Wissenschaft can contribute to real brain research through mini-games. 🚢 https://www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/901245/news_publication_26462550_transferred?c=254907 May 2026 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbdjy32pk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3mkkblriwds22Are dead brain cells gone forever? 🧠 😵 Here's a new reel with @chiarazanonato.bsky.social for anyone wants to find out! #Neuroscience #Neuroplasticity #BrainHealth28 Apr 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkblriwds22https://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3mkhvvnzn4k2h🔬✨ Girls’Day 2026 ✨🔬 From experiments to disscussions and hands-on experience in the precision workshop: Last Thursday, we welcomed a group of curious girls to our institute. A big thank you to everyone who made this day so interesting! #GirlsDay #WomenInScience #STEM #GirlsDay27 Apr 2026 10:56 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhvvnzn4k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3mjvzqcilzk2n📌Young researchers took center stage at this year's Poster Day. Countless conversations and not a quiet corner in sight! 🏆 We're thrilled to announce the winners of the Best Poster Award: 🥇 1st prize: Elena Cavani 🥈 2nd prize: Madhushree Pethe and Albina Farkhutdinova Huge congratulations!20 Apr 2026 08:17 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjvzqcilzk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3mjk2ikpn2s23Can a device read your thoughts — and help heal your brain? We spoke with Pascal Fries about brain-computer interfaces: how they work, their therapeutic potential, and ethical questions. 📖 www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/bci 🎤 Catch him live on April 29 — details below. #Neuroscience #BCI #Neurotech15 Apr 2026 13:58 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjk2ikpn2s23https://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3mig6rsdazk2w🎉 @roxana-zeraati.bsky.social has been awarded the @klaus-tschira-stiftung.de Boost Fund! Moving beyond short-term trials to naturalistic scenarios: Roxana will explore how we decide in changing environments. 🔗 https://www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/zeraati-tschira #DecisionMaking #ComputationalNeuroscience01 Apr 2026 07:39 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mig6rsdazk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3midvv42vk222🍷Does alcohol kills brain cells? 🧠 Watch the reel and see what’s really happening in your brain when you empty a glass of wine… @chiarazanonato.bsky.social #BrainMyths #ScienceFacts #Neuroscience #ScienceExplained31 Mar 2026 09:55 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3midvv42vk222https://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3mibosb3jxs2bExciting news: Taisuke Eto joins Manuel Spitschan's lab at our MPI as a Humboldt Fellow! 🌟 For two years he'll investigate individual differences in light sensitivity — with implications for sleep disorders and seasonal depression. Welcome! 👋 👉 www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/eto @humboldt-foundation.de30 Mar 2026 12:42 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibosb3jxs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3mhpycrkz6226🎙️ New episode of Signals & Synapses! 💤 Sleep is more than passive rest! Join Svenja Brodt & Simon Faßnacht as they explore how sleep strengthens memory and why all-nighters before an exam might backfire. 🎧 www.tuebingen.mpg.de/podcasts-en #SleepScience #Memory #Podcast23 Mar 2026 11:45 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhpycrkz6226https://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3mhpongp2us26Counting down the days until our CaCTüS interns arrive this summer! We are proud to have chosen 12 exceptional candidates from 9 diverse nationalities. Looking forward to an amazing season ahead 🌵🚀.23 Mar 2026 08:52 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhpongp2us26https://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3mgtxhy2bx22xWhat really happens in your brain at night? 🧠💤 Svenja Brodt explains the roles of sleep phases, the science of dreams, and tips for better rest. 👉 www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/brodt-interv... Plus: Don't miss her talk on Mar 18 in Tübingen! #SleepScience #Health #Neuroscience #Dreams12 Mar 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgtxhy2bx22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3mgcwswwsjk2m🧠 What if you could see thoughts? When Hans Berger recorded the first human EEG, many scientists didn’t believe him. Today, EEG is one of neuroscience’s most important tools. The story behind it is fascinating: 👇 www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/berger05 Mar 2026 13:48 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgcwswwsjk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3mfojpnxubc25🚨We're back with more myth busting! 🍬Ever heard that sugar makes kids hyper? 🤔 We’re breaking down the science behind this common myth! 🧠 Watch our latest reel to find out what's behind it. 🎥👀 #SugarMyth #ADHD #HealthyKids #ScienceFacts25 Feb 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfojpnxubc25https://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3mf7aw2syu22u🐭Are animals still necessary for research?🧠 In an interview with Thomas Ott, we explore advancements, alternatives, and ethical dilemmas in animal research. 🔗 kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/interview-ott Plus: Don’t miss his talk on Feb 25 in Tübingen. 🔗 kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/einblick #AnimalResearch19 Feb 2026 09:13 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf7aw2syu22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3mf2brg2toc2w🎙️ New episode of Signals & Synapses! Svenja Brodt explains how our brain stores memories—and what it means for learning and staying mentally sharp as we age. 🧠✨ 🎧 https://www.tuebingen.mpg.de/277316/Svenja-Simon-1.mp3 #Neuroscience #Memory #MRI #Podcast17 Feb 2026 09:45 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf2brg2toc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3me46asnxwc23🧁Is it our gut that decides whether we reach for a sweet treat? 🍭 Watch Ivan de Araujo's talk on the secret pathways of appetite, immunity, & thought. 👉 https://youtu.be/n5efPlFkt7Q?si=AfneGSAl3xRjJFAU05 Feb 2026 10:22 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3me46asnxwc23https://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3mbvxmivr2c2bBraitenberg 100 – a landmark symposium in computational neuroscience – will gather the field’s foremost experts from around the world. Join us in Tübingen, Germany, starting June 29! Registration: braitenberg100-theoretical-neuroscience.de08 Jan 2026 12:17 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbvxmivr2c2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3m7hpn6bk722rHow much info do we really need to recognize a face? 👀 New research shows that humans can identify familiar faces even when 8 images are blended together. This might have implications for identity-fraud prevention. 👉 www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/face-morphing08 Dec 2025 09:27 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7hpn6bk722rhttps://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3m7hm3d7j4s2j🌵🌏 We're thrilled to have received more than 400 eligible CaCTüS applications from almost 60 nationalities worldwide. Excited to see our international internship program (joint with the MPI for Intelligent Systems) grow stronger each year🙌. cactus-internship.tuebingen.mpg.de08 Dec 2025 08:23 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7hm3d7j4s2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3m5y5iwddc22d🎉 The new Max Planck House in Tübingen is open! A hub for events, guest visits & collaboration across institutes, combining timeless architecture, sustainability & modern facilities. A new heart for science, exchange & inspiration! 🏛️ 👉https://kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/inauguration-mph19 Nov 2025 11:27 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5y5iwddc22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3m5tgfx6tus2c🎙️New episode of our podcast Signals & Synapses out now! 🧠We take a deep dive into cognitive neuroscience. Join @romy-lorenz.bsky.social as she explores the science behind thinking, deciding, and understanding. Co-host: @christinabruckmann.bsky.social 🎧https://www.tuebingen.mpg.de/podcasts17 Nov 2025 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5tgfx6tus2chttps://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3m5t65fs4ik27🎉 Invitation: opening of the new Max Planck House – 18 Nov 2025 Everyone is warmly invited to visit the new Max Planck House tomorrow from 3:30 PM for a reception and tours of the building. Explore the new hub for collaboration and scientific exchange! #MaxPlanckHouse17 Nov 2025 11:55 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5t65fs4ik27https://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3m5iyvcgrzn2i🌍 New initiative Light for Public Health promotes healthier lives through better, evidence-based use of light: Experts unite to raise awareness of how light influences physiology, mood, performance.💡 👉www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/light-for-public-health #CircadianHealth #PublicHealth13 Nov 2025 10:55 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5iyvcgrzn2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3m5bhiklrxt2o🌞🌙 Night owl or early bird? We’re going LIVE with our interactive podcast — and you’re invited! 🎙️ Carolina Guidolin and Dr. Marie Luise Schreiter will dive into how light matters for our brains, bodies, health, and daily rhythms. 💬 Questions? Submit them in advance or bring them to the live session!10 Nov 2025 10:55 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5bhiklrxt2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3m4xhrybwac2n@timnaher.bsky.social, Lisa Bastian, Bettina Sorger et al. boost #fNIRS accuracy with a math-based method — great for detecting signs of consciousness. A promising step toward better diagnostics for disorders of consciousness! 🧠 👉 www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/fnirs https://www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/fnirs06 Nov 2025 11:33 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4xhrybwac2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3m4uv5wvw2l2bAre you a night owl or an early riser? 🦉🌅 If you're curious about how your inner clock works, don’t miss the roadshow „Nachtmensch oder Frühaufsteher?“ (Night owl or early riser?). Coming soon to Vienna at Buch Wien! Bring friends and discover something new about yourself.05 Nov 2025 10:55 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4uv5wvw2l2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mpicybernetics.bsky.social/post/3m3ovptxa622q📣 Apply now for the 🌵CaCTüS 3-month fully funded internship in Germany in 2026! Work on ML, theor. neuroscience, computational psychiatry, behavioral experiments or data analysis at a top institution in Tübingen. For students facing barriers in higher education. 👉 cactus-internship.tuebingen.mpg.de21 Oct 2025 08:23 +0000at://did:plc:vaetsox7vwj2b5hqlibltea3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3ovptxa622q