Lifting the veil on "valence," brain study reveals roots of desire and dislike | MIT News
Researchers map the amygdala's distinct but diverse and dynamic neighborhoods where feelings are assigned.
Jan. 23, 2018 • ~7 min
Stress can lead to risky decisions | MIT News
Neuroscientists find chronic stress skews decisions toward higher-risk options.
Nov. 16, 2017 • ~7 min
Detecting walking speed with wireless signals | MIT News
By measuring this emerging vital sign, CSAIL system could help monitor and diagnose health issues like cognitive decline and cardiac disease.
May 1, 2017 • ~5 min
Revolutionizing global health | MIT News
In more than 20 years working on wireless sensors and radio frequency identification (RFID), Richard Fletcher has produced several startups and over a dozen patents.
April 26, 2017 • ~10 min
Brain circuit enables split-second decisions when cues conflict | MIT News
New findings shed light on how we quickly assess risks and rewards before acting.
April 24, 2017 • ~5 min
Lorraine Wong awarded 2017 MIT Collier Medal | MIT News
MIT senior in brain and cognitive sciences and women's and gender studies honored for community work supporting mental health and women in STEM.
March 21, 2017 • ~6 min
Wearable AI system can detect a conversation's tone | MIT News
Coupled with audio and vital-sign data, deep-learning system could someday serve as a “social coach” for people with anxiety or Asperger’s.
Feb. 1, 2017 • ~6 min
Taking a break and making connections | MIT News
MIT Senior Jahnavi Kalpathy shares her story of taking a leave of absence.
Jan. 11, 2017 • ~7 min
New capsule achieves long-term drug delivery | MIT News
Technology could aid in elimination of malaria and treatment of many other diseases.
Nov. 16, 2016 • ~7 min
Kay Tye Receives the Society for Neuroscience Young Investigator Award | MIT News
Picower Neuroscientist recognized for her work on emotional circuitry of the brain.
Nov. 15, 2016 • ~3 min
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