Blogs – Makliya Notes

My First Letter

If people can see the world differently, the possibilities are endless.

Talking about brain scales at ISMRM

Talking about brain scales at ISMRM Makliya Mamat / July 22, 2024 I recently had a opportunity to attend the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) Endorsed Workshop…

My visit to SIAT

My visit to SIAT I was immersed in the cutting-edge research and innovation of brain science. Makliya Mamat / July 19, 2024 Recently, I had the chance to visit and…

Humanitarian work

Humanitarian work Makliya Mamat / July 7, 2024 Some people in the world are fortunate enough to be born into families with food on the table, a roof over their…

Life is a Möbius Strip

Life is a Möbius Strip Makliya Mamat / June 23, 2024 Explaining the connection of neurons using Santiago Ramón y Cajal’s drawing. Photo credit: Yangen Chen I didn’t know I…

Richard Feynman’s love letter

Richard Feynman’s love letter This is a letter Feynman wrote to his wife Arline sixteen months after her death. Makliya Mamat / June 14, 2024 By Richard P. FeynmanOctober 17,…

Metabolic responses in visual perception with fMRS

Advancing our understanding of how the visual brain consumes energy to support neural function.

Another from Neil deGrasse Tyson

Like having a conversation with an old friend who I hope to meet someday.

Musical touch: the legacy of Chopin

Immersed in the performance of pianist Professor Henry, I learned about Chopin's life and the profound way music connects us across time and space.

Beyond nodes and edges

Since Euler’s solution on the Seven Bridges problem, mathematical graph theory has become a useful tool in various fields, including neuroscience.

African Neuroimaging: conversations with Dr. Eberechi Wogu

I sat down with Dr. Wogu, a lecturer and researcher in Nigeria, learning about her work and the current state of neuroscience research in Africa.

I’ve Been to the Mountaintop

I’ve Been to the Mountaintop By Martin Luther King, Jr.Memphis, April 3, 1968 Thank you very kindly, my friends. As I listened to Ralph Abernathy and his eloquent and generous…

You and Your Research

You and Your Research You can also see an annotated version on Gwern Branwen’s site. by Richard HammingBellcore, 7 March, 1986 It’s a pleasure to be here. I doubt if…

Sand through the hourglass

I'm inspired by the author's courage in the face of adversity.

Ubiquitin: beyond molecular tagging

Inspired by Nobel Prize laureate Dr. Aaron Ciechanover, whose pioneering work unveiled the intricate mechanisms of ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis.

Whispers across the cosmos: the Voyager Golden Record

Earth's hits and visual wonders in a single, interstellar love letter to the cosmos.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024

In the laboratories, fields, and minds of women and girls in science, we find the architects of tomorrow, building a world where curiosity for knowledge knows no gender.

When adversity challenges: the brain’s willpower

How your brain holds the key to unlocking your potential and achieving goals, even when facing tasks you'd rather avoid.

A vision for progress: reflections from the CCF symposium

This was a humbling experience, as I had the opportunity to meet my mentor's mentor.

A Book of Embracing Unconventional Paths

An intimate exploration of identity, resilience, and the intricacies of human experience.

Insights: The Multifaceted Realm of South African Scientific World

My thoughts on South Africa’s scientific journey: a blend of indigenous wisdom and modern advancements shaping a unique societal identity and global progress.

A Trailblazer’s Odyssey

Elon Musk's relentless pursuit exemplifies the boundless determination that fuels audacious innovation.

Truth and perception

This book challenges perceptions with concrete data, unveiling the truth about our world's progress and inviting a more hopeful perspective.

One Neuron at a Time

I’m captivated by the intersection of graph theory and network neuroscience - a fascinating juncture that allows us to analyze and comprehend the complex communication pathways of our brain.

Painkiller: The OxyContin Dilemma

Understanding of the OxyContin crisis and the urgent need for scientific truth to address such societal challenges.

My Journey at the CSAS 37th Annual Conference

Opening doors to new possibilities, collaborations, and knowledge in the realm of brain research.

The microbial dark matter

Learning about the work on discovering novel antibiotics from microbial dark matter was a profound experience for me.

A journey of grit and resilience

Transforms adversity into strength, and ignites the fire within to achieve the impossible.

The hidden heroine of the DNA double helix

The remarkable story of Rosalind Franklin, and the inspiration she provides for girls in science.

Bill Gates’ visions through this book

Bill Gates’ visions through this book Makliya Mamat / April 11, 2023 Bill Gates is one of the most influential figures in modern history, having co-founded Microsoft and revolutionized the…

Maya Angelou’s courageous journey

Maya Angelou’s courageous journey Makliya Mamat / March 28, 2023 Maya Angelou’s masterpiece, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, is an inspiring memoir that chronicles her childhood and adolescence…

When breath becomes air

A brilliant, inspiring exploration of how to live a meaningful life in the face of death.

Books do furnish a life

A collection of science writers' commentary on science literature along with great thinkers.

Books by one of my favorite historian writers

One of the most relevant authors of today casts new eyes on the history of the past and the future.

Women, work, and the will to lead

Women, work, and the will to lead Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Makliya Mamat / March 12,…

Picking the battles with stress

A leading neuroendocrinologist, explains stress in this lively and entertaining, yet highly informative book.

Elegant articulations on life’s complexities

Simple yet profound life lessons, a guidance worth recommending for everyone seeking clarity in this world.

“James Webb of the cell”

With its unique three-dimensional representation and analysis capabilities, this technology gives us a more real view of the cell world.

One Health

An essential approach to address health issues including emerging zoonotic diseases, climate change impacts, and the human-animal bond.

My Trip to Turpan and A Hero in The Field

Community workers on the value of local people's power and service.

Can Machine Predict Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) In Children?

Machine learning has immense potential to enhance diagnostic and intervention research in the behavioral sciences and there are also challenges that need to be overcome.

Hope through football

An incredible way to uplift the local community.

What climate change looks like?

When a glacier breaks up, the images can be breathtaking — and a sobering reminder comes along about our home.

Remembering Dr. Paul Farmer

A giant in the world of public health, who reclaimed the new possibilities, of what it means to be human, of what the world could be.

The Meaning of Life

Man is capable of changing the world for the better if possible, and of changing himself for the better if necessary.

This book changed my sleep

As a scientist reveals the surprising benefits of a good night's sleep, you’ll never think of your bed in the same way.

World Malaria Day

Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives.

Ponder And Explore The Big Questions

The final book from Stephen Hawking addresses some of our universe’s most fundamental questions from a uniquely humanist perspective.

Does The Vaccination Completely Prevent Infection?

“Sterilizing immunity” is may not be totally necessary to limit COVID’s spread.

Thanks to revolutionary advances in medicine and public health, our patterns of disease have changed. Our current patterns of disease would be unrecognizable to our great-grandparents or, for that matter,…