Study shows computational models trained to perform auditory tasks display an internal organization similar to that of the human auditory cortex.

Using fluorescent labels that switch on and off, MIT engineers can study how molecules in a cell interact to control the cell’s behavior.

By analyzing bacterial data, researchers have discovered thousands of rare new CRISPR systems that have a range of functions and could enable gene editing, diagnostics, and more.

BRAIN CONNECTS supports McGovern Institute and Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences research aimed at mapping the brain’s connections.

Two studies find “self-supervised” models, which learn about their environment from unlabeled data, can show activity patterns similar to those of the mammalian brain.

The fibers could help with testing treatments for nerve-related pain.

Images that humans perceive as completely unrelated can be classified as the same by computational models.

New research finds RNA-guided enzymes called Fanzors are widespread among eukaryotic organisms.

New research suggests daily mindfulness training at home helped reduce kids’ stress levels and negative emotions.

In a simple game that humans typically ace, mice learn the winning strategy, too, but refuse to commit to it, new research shows.