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Researchers simulate novel brain architecture for fast and flexible decision-making

A team of researchers in the Netherlands has proposed a new way of designing computer models of the brain – an approach that could also influence future artificial intelligence systems.

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EBRAINS Powers Virtual Brain Twins to Personalise Schizophrenia Treatment

Researchers are using EBRAINS to generate personalised virtual brain twins of patients that may transform the treatment of schizophrenia.

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How neuromodulators control the excitability of neurons

A new modelling framework reveals how neuromodulators reshape brain activity

Neuromodulators shape how neurons behave, but their diverse effects lacked a coherent framework. This study shows they can be explained through two core mechanisms: switching activity states and scaling existing dynamics.

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Registration is open for the EBRAINS Roadmap Symposium

EBRAINS is delighted to announce that registration is open for the EBRAINS Roadmap Symposium from 21-22 May 2026 in Munich, Germany.

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EBRAINS connects with the neuroscience community in Japan

Earlier this year, EBRAINS participated in the SCA/HPCAsia 2026 conference in Osaka, and hosted a workshop at the Advanced Telecommunications Research (ATR) Institute in Kyoto.

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EBRAINS Roadmap 2026–2036: An Overwhelming Community Response

The open call for contributions to the EBRAINS 10-Year Roadmap (2026–2036) has closed with an exceptional response: 159 submissions from 134 unique contributors representing institutions across more than 25 countries.

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Brain Awareness Week 2026: Why Neuroscience Is Key to Europe’s Competitiveness

EBRAINS took part in a range of events and activities during Brain Awareness Week 2026.

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EBRAINS and IBI host ‘Mind Your Mind’ webinar on neurotechnology and brain data protection

On 20 March, EBRAINS and the International Brain Initiative (IBI) brought together leading experts and the public for an interactive webinar, “Mind Your Mind,” as part of Brain Awareness Week 2026.

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Event Recap: 1st EBRAINS Student Conference on Interdisciplinary Brain Research

From 11–13 March 2026, the inaugural EBRAINS Student Conference on Interdisciplinary Brain Research brought together an enthusiastic and diverse group of early-career researchers to engage in cutting-edge brain science discussions and networking.

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EBRAINS Participates in Brain Awareness Week 2026

As part of this year’s Brain Awareness Week, EBRAINS is participating in a range of events that highlight the latest developments in neuroscience and foster dialogue with the public.

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New ‘Mind Your Mind’ Guide to Protecting Brain Data Published for Brain Awareness Week 2026

The guide was developed by the EBRAINS Ethics and Society Committee, in collaboration with the International Brain Initiative, on the occasion of Brain Awareness Week 2026.

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How the brain encodes uncertainty

Everyday decisions – from crossing a street to recognising a face – depend not only on what we perceive, but also on how confident we are in that perception.

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