New technique makes brain scans better | MIT News
Boosting quality of patient MRIs could enable large-scale studies of stroke outcome.
June 20, 2017 • ~6 min
Making brain implants smaller could prolong their lifespan | MIT News
Thin fibers could be used to deliver drugs or electrical stimulation, with less damage to the brain.
May 16, 2017 • ~4 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
High-resolution imaging with conventional microscopes | MIT News
Tissue-expansion technique could allow scientists to map brain circuits.
April 17, 2017 • ~7 min
Explained: Neural networks | MIT News
Ballyhooed artificial-intelligence technique known as “deep learning” revives 70-year-old idea.
April 14, 2017 • ~10 min
Neuroscientists identify brain circuit necessary for memory formation | MIT News
New findings challenge standard model of memory consolidation.
April 6, 2017 • ~8 min
Scientists identify brain circuit that drives pleasure-inducing behavior | MIT News
Surprisingly, the neurons are located in a brain region thought to be linked with fear.
March 22, 2017 • ~5 min
Featured video: #AskMIT — Using your full brain | MIT News
Kids ask tough questions; MIT students, staff, and faculty answer. This episode of "#AskMIT" describes how much of our brains we really use.
March 15, 2017 • ~2 min
Brain-controlled robots | MIT News
CSAIL system enables people to correct robot mistakes using brain signals.
March 6, 2017 • ~6 min
McGovern Institute awards 2017 Scolnick Prize to Catherine Dulac | MIT News
Neurobiologist honored for her work on how pheromones control brain function and behavior.
Feb. 13, 2017 • ~5 min
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