Research finds potential mechanism linking autism, intestinal inflammation
Infection during pregnancy with elevated levels of the cytokine IL-17a may yield microbiome alterations that prime offspring for aberrant immune responses, mouse study suggests.
David Orenstein | Picower Institute for Learning and Memory •
mit
Dec. 9, 2021 • ~8 min
Dec. 9, 2021 • ~8 min
Feast or forage? Study finds circuit that helps a brain decide
By integrating multiple sensory inputs, a loop of mutual inhibition among a small set of neurons allows worms to switch between long-lasting behavioral states.
David Orenstein | Picower Institute for Learning and Memory •
mit
Dec. 6, 2021 • ~7 min
Dec. 6, 2021 • ~7 min
Generating a realistic 3D world
A new AI-powered, virtual platform uses real-world physics to simulate a rich and interactive audio-visual environment, enabling human and robotic learning, training, and experimental studies.
Lauren Hinkel | MIT Schwarzman College of Computing •
mit
Dec. 6, 2021 • ~10 min
Dec. 6, 2021 • ~10 min
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