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Olivier George
Nov 17, 20144 min read
New paper published by the George Lab: Identification of a new type of neurons that contributes to n
TSRI Researchers Discover New Type of Neuron that Plays Key Role in Nicotine Addiction LA JOLLA, CA – November 17, 2014 – For decades,...
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Olivier George
Sep 24, 20142 min read
George lab awarded grant to evaluate the effect of nicotine vapor exposure on the vulnerability to d
The George lab at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) has been awarded a $521,000 grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse of...
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Olivier George
Aug 15, 20141 min read
Postdoctoral position available in the lab UPDATE: position has been filled.
A postdoctoral position will be available in the lab in a near future: Succesful applicants will receive training under support from the...
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Olivier George
Aug 4, 20141 min read
Smoking may produce excessive immature neurons
Latest paper published: Nicotine dependence increases the number of immature neurons in the hippocampus. It was believed that nicotine...
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Olivier George
Jul 25, 20141 min read
Characterization of HIV rats
Latest paper published: A neuroanatomical, genetical, and cognitive characterization of HIV rats. This paper (link to PDF) validates the...
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Olivier George
Jun 19, 20141 min read
Latest paper from the lab: A commentary on a Review paper by Piazza and Deroche-Gamonet
The greatness of Science comes from the capacity of scientist to questions their own work, and to change their theories when flaws are...
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Olivier George
Jun 11, 20141 min read
How rats order a Martini
This video shows how rats vocalize in anticipation of access to alcohol. They produce sounds that the human ear can't process, but if you...
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Olivier George
Jun 10, 20142 min read
Congrats Dr. Buck!
Congratulations to Cara Buck who obtained her PhD today. She was given the challenge of setting up a brand new technique in the lab...
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Olivier George
May 15, 20141 min read
One more step into the dark side of the brain.
People often assume that their neurons are only there to do good things. While I mostly agree, I believe there are bad neurons in our...
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Olivier George
May 7, 20141 min read
Exploring the Brain Milky Way
12 million light years separate these two pictures. On the right is a picture of Orphan stars that don't belong to any galaxy, discovered...
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