Ben Novitch
@novitchlab.bsky.social
Developmental Neuroscientist and Stem Cell Biologist. My group and I study the mechanisms controlling neural development, circuit assembly, and disease.
Great take on the current state of affairs, and explanations of how seemingly esoteric areas of research can have far-reaching impact.
This week’s main story is about Donald Trump’s grudge against higher education, what we stand to lose if he continues to withhold federal funding from universities, and which unexpected celebrity may hold the key to eternal youth. And yes, we have compelling evidence on that last point. You’ll see.
September 16, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Great take on the current state of affairs, and explanations of how seemingly esoteric areas of research can have far-reaching impact.
Glad to see this coverage of an event that we had last week to showcase some of the research at UCLA that has been suspended. Shout out to Will Zeiger (@zeigerlab.bsky.social), @carriebearden.bsky.social, and @michaelchwe.bsky.social for pulling this together. www.latimes.com/california/s...
Yes, that’s a human brain on a cafeteria tray. UCLA fair shows off science cuts under Trump
UCLA's researchers go low-tech to plead their case to the public with poster boards and props. The Trump administration has suspended more than $500 million in research grants to the university.
www.latimes.com
September 16, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Glad to see this coverage of an event that we had last week to showcase some of the research at UCLA that has been suspended. Shout out to Will Zeiger (@zeigerlab.bsky.social), @carriebearden.bsky.social, and @michaelchwe.bsky.social for pulling this together. www.latimes.com/california/s...
This is an excellent, albeit harrowing, encapsulation of the negative impact that current policies are having on current and future research.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...
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Trump Is Shutting Down the War On Cancer
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2025 at 5:06 AM
This is an excellent, albeit harrowing, encapsulation of the negative impact that current policies are having on current and future research.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...
This is a lovely article that showcases some of the outstanding work that my UCLA colleagues Tom Carmichael and Alcino Silva and their trainees have done over the past few years seeking to leverage intrinsic repair pathways. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/s...
A Pill to Heal the Brain Could Revolutionize Neuroscience
www.nytimes.com
September 8, 2025 at 11:06 PM
This is a lovely article that showcases some of the outstanding work that my UCLA colleagues Tom Carmichael and Alcino Silva and their trainees have done over the past few years seeking to leverage intrinsic repair pathways. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/s...