LIVE@Frost Science: The Neurons That Make You Move

Have you ever wondered how your brain helps you walk from one place to another without a second thought?

Join Dr. Salil Bidaye of the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience to learn how studying tiny brains of insects like a fruit fly are helping scientists crack the neural code for movement during his presentation, LIVE@Frost Science: The Neurons That Make You Move on Wednesday, October 23. Fruit flies, like most other animals, are incredibly good at moving around in their cluttered real environments, a task that humbles even the most advanced robots of our time. How does the brain control the movements of the limbs with the precision, agility and coordination required for navigating our unpredictable surroundings?

Using cutting-edge genetics, imaging and artificial-intelligence techniques, the Bidaye lab is unlocking the mystery of how neurons in the brain control complex behaviors, from walking to flight. This breakthrough research could revolutionize fields like rehabilitation and robotics.

Admission is complimentary. Tickets are limited to four per transaction. Program will take place inside the Frost Planetarium.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Program starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served. Food and beverage will be available for purchase prior to the event.

Please note registration to the event does not include museum admission. Museum exhibitions close at 6:00 p.m.