Janelia and Allen Institute scientists team up, combining genetic analyses, anatomical maps, and detailed studies of neuronal activity to reveal brain cells’ roles in controlling movement. In studies with mice, Janelia researchers discovered that to maintain certain short-term memories, the brain’s cortex relies on connections with the thalamus. New research from Janelia scientists suggests the brain is organized into modules that work together to maintain critical functions, even in the face of disturbances. HHMI scientists are among 84 newly elected members. Scientist at Janelia Research Campus wins The Brain Prize for helping to develop a tool that advances our understanding of how the brain’s networks process information. Scientists at Janelia Research Campus have identified a neural circuit that connects motor planning to movement. A new protein engineered by scientists at the Janelia Farm Research Campus fluoresces brightly each time it senses calcium, giving the scientists a way to visualize neuronal activity. The new protein is the most sensitive calcium sensor ever developed and the first to allow the detection of every neural impulse.