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

Cellular environments shape molecular architecture

Researchers glean a more complete picture of a complex structure called the nuclear pore complex by studying it directly inside cells.

Raleigh McElvery | Department of Biology • mit
Oct. 13, 2021 ~6 min


Infrared cameras and artificial intelligence provide insight into boiling

MIT researchers train a neural network to predict a “boiling crisis,” with potential applications for cooling computer chips and nuclear reactors.

Matthew Hutson | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering • mit
July 7, 2021 ~6 min

Microscopy technique makes finer images of deeper tissue, more quickly

Researchers could rapidly obtain high-resolution images of blood vessels and neurons within the brain.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
July 7, 2021 ~6 min

VELION focused ion beam scanning electron microscope expands MIT.nano capabilities

FIB-SEM is now available to researchers across the Institute for use in characterization, nanofabrication, and rapid prototyping.

MIT.nano • mit
June 14, 2021 ~5 min

Engineering the boundary between 2D and 3D materials

Cutting-edge microscope helps reveal ways to control the electronic properties of atomically thin materials.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Feb. 26, 2021 ~8 min

Live imaging method brings structure to mapping brain function

Scientists distinguish brain regions based on what they do, but now have a new way to overlay information about how they are built.

David Orenstein | Picower Institute for Learning and Memory • mit
Sept. 24, 2020 ~6 min

A wizard of ultrasharp imaging

To oversee its new cutting-edge electron microscopy systems, MIT sought out Frances Ross’ industry-honed expertise.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
July 12, 2020 ~7 min


How worms move: Dopamine helps nematodes coordinate motor behaviors

To spy on worms for days on end, Picower Institute scientists invent a new open-source microscopy platform.

David Orenstein | Picower Institute for Learning and Memory • mit
June 30, 2020 ~8 min

Making tissue stretchable, compressible, and nearly indestructible

Chemical process called ELAST allows labeling probes to infuse more quickly, and makes samples tough enough for repeated handling.

David Orenstein | Picower Institute for Learning and Memory • mit
May 20, 2020 ~7 min

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