New MIT system of contracting fibers could be a boon for biomedical devices and robotics.

Researchers develop a new microscopy system for creating maps of cells, using chemical reactions to encode spatial information.

By introducing a gene variant associated with autism into monkeys, researchers hope to study treatment options for severe neurodevelopmental disorders.

Researchers identify and develop new CRISPR-associated transposase system for targeted integration of DNA, adding key capabilities to gene-editing technology.

Tiny, branching extensions called dendrites may be more than just passive information-carriers, study finds.

Neuroscientists identify a brain circuit that helps break decisions down into smaller pieces.

Study shows that artificial neural networks can be used to drive brain activity.

Gifts to MIT and Harvard Medical School totaling $9 million will fund independent research on cannabinoid’s influence on brain health and behavior.

The DiCarlo lab finds that a recurrent architecture helps both artificial intelligence and our brains to better identify objects.

Mouse study yields insights into the rare condition, may shed light on other neurological disorders.