Centre for Cognition in Small Brains
We work on experiments and theory to decode perception and actions in the nervous systems of flies and other insects, to better understand the brain.
We search answers to fundamental questions in neuroscience: how do animals see, think and make decisions? How do entire neural circuits sample, process, store and recall information about the world and use it for adapting behaviours?
Our theory of neural morphodynamics offers a new perspective on brain function and behaviour, providing a unified framework that shifts from reductionism to holistic constructionism. It utilises observed neural signals - both micro- and macroscopic - as information carriers rather than their assumed abstractions. This approach links neural structures to functions in space-time across multiple scales for a deeper understanding of the brain. By addressing the key questions and conducting further research, we can explore the applications of ultrafast morphodynamics for neurotechnologies. These applications may enhance perception, improve artificial systems, and lead to the development of biomimetic devices and robots capable of sophisticated sensory processing and decision-making.