We are interested in understanding the molecules and signals underlying normal brain function. Many of the molecules and mechanisms required for the functioning of the nervous system are conserved between the free-living roundworm, Caenorhabditis elegans.

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The Blackwell laboratory seeks to uncover mechanisms that promote longevity and healthy aging, and to understand how cells and organisms defend themselves against environmental and metabolic stresses. Most of our work involves the nematode. Boston, Massachusetts, USA 02215.

The Choe Lab defines pathways animals use to detect and respond to environmental stress and studies how these pathways interact with physiological processes such as stress resistance, ageing, drug resistance, growth, and reproduction. We currently study these processes in the free-living model nematode. Video summaries of some Choe Lab research.

An optogenetic technique for neuroscience that uses lasers to manipulate neurocircuits in moving animals. CoLBeRT is a new technique for neuroscience developed by the Samuel Lab. That allows researchers to commandeer the nervous system of a moving animal without wires or electrodes. The system has been used thus far on the microscopic nematode. See the recent articles about the CoLBeRT system in Science News.

Our laboratory uses the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans. To address questions in neurobiology, behavior, and aging. We adopt a multidisciplinary approach, integrating tools from biology, physics, engineering, and computation. We are seeking outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers. If interested please contact fangyen at seas.