The most recent research conducted by Alexander (advisor: Colenso Speer) focuses on investigating a specific neuronal cell type that syncs mammals' sleep/wake cycle—known as circadian rhythm—to the sun cycle.

NIH monkey study with co-author Associate Professor Daniel Butts finds that in visual decision-making, information relevant to the decision is broadcast widely. The study was published in Nature Communications.

Researchers including Professor Sergei Sukharev describe how Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease, can sense its internal and external environment in a new study published in eLife.

Researchers including Professor Jonathan Simon funded by a new two-year, $460K grant from the National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging hope to shed light on whether mindfulness training could be used therapeutically to help people who have had minor strokes experience more complete recoveries.

The professor of biology received the university's highest academic honor.

Labs focused on quantum technology, energy storage, neuroscience and more are getting big upgrades.

Almost 3,000 students were named to the University of Maryland College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences Dean's List for Spring 2021.

Allison Coffin (Ph.D. '05, biology; advisor: Professor Arthur Popper) is now an associate professor of neuroscience at Washington State University Vancouver.

The college’s celebration will be pre-recorded and available for viewing after 1 p.m. ET on May 20.

The University of Maryland's College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) announced its 2021 employee award recipients on May 4, 2021. Congratulations to all!