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Bruce Carlson is a Professor of Biology at Washington University in St. Louis, where he leads the Carlson Lab focusing on sensory neurobiology and evolutionary neuroscience. His research integrates electrophysiology, computational modeling, and behavioral analysis to study weakly electric fish, exploring how sensory systems process information and evolve. The lab addresses fundamental questions about neural coding, evolutionary changes in brain structure, and the interplay between ecology and nervous system function.
Research Interests: His work emphasizes the neurobiological basis of animal communication, sensory information processing, and the evolution of brain and behavior. Key themes include the computational power of nervous systems, evolutionary drivers of sensory circuitry, and energy trade-offs in brain development.
Articles & Trends: Recent publications highlight topics like neural mechanisms of behavioral diversification, hormonal regulation of motor outputs, and the evolutionary links between brain morphology and communication systems. The lab’s work spans from molecular neurophysiology to ecological field studies, often using comparative approaches across diverse fish species.
Labs/Teams: The Carlson Lab collaborates across disciplines, combining neurobiology, evolutionary biology, and computational methods. Their studies often involve fieldwork in Africa and lab-based experiments on electric fish models to understand how sensory systems adapt and evolve.
