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.

David Orenstein | Picower Institute for Learning and Memory • mit
Jan. 23, 2018 ~7 min

Stress can lead to risky decisions | MIT News

Neuroscientists find chronic stress skews decisions toward higher-risk options.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
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.

Adam Conner-Simons | Rachel Gordon | CSAIL • mit
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.

Daniel de Wolff | MIT Industrial Liaison Program • mit
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.

Helen Knight | MIT News correspondent • mit
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.

Rachel Traughber | Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences • mit
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.

Adam Conner-Simons | Rachel Gordon | CSAIL • mit
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.

Maisie O’Brien | MindHandHeart Initiative • mit
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.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
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.

Joshua Sariñana | Picower Institute for Learning and Memory • mit
Nov. 15, 2016 ~3 min

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