by Christoph Knoll
The Pint of Science event held on May 19-20, 2025, in Magdeburg, delved into the intricate mechanisms of memory, perception, and cognitive control.
Prof. Dr. Janelle Pakan discussed how the brain constructs reality through predictive processes, highlighting the illusory nature of perception. Mariano Diaz Rivera examined the neural underpinnings of inhibitory control, emphasizing the brain’s role in processing negation and self-regulation. Dr. Erika Atucha Trevino, OWN-Award winner 2023, explored the hippocampus’s function in memory retention and forgetting, shedding light on why certain memories persist while others fade.
The second night of the Pint of Science 2025 festival in Magdeburg, titled “Gehirn unter der Lupe: Von Maus-Hirnen und Molekül-Magie,” featured three neuroscientific presentations exploring learning mechanisms, neuroimaging in Alzheimer’s research, and intracellular signaling pathways. Prof. Dr. Eike Budinger discussed how effective learning depends on the coordinated activation of brain networks, utilizing behavioral tests and ultrahigh-field MRI in mice to study neural activity patterns associated with learning efficiency. Dr. Berta García García highlighted the role of nuclear medicine techniques in Alzheimer’s disease research, emphasizing their importance in understanding the disease’s complexities. Dr. Sebastian Samer illustrated the journey of the protein Jacob from synapse to nucleus, elucidating its role in maintaining neuronal plasticity through interactions with transport proteins and signaling molecule.
After the successful premiere of the format last year, the second edition of the “Pint of Science” can also be considered a success for all involved.
Copyright: Christoph Knoll