Newly discovered neural connections may be linked to emotional decision-making | MIT News
Researchers suspect cells in this brain circuit could also be targets of Parkinson’s disease.
Sept. 19, 2016 • ~5 min
How the brain builds panoramic memory | MIT News
Neuroscientists identify brain regions key to linking different views of our surroundings.
Sept. 8, 2016 • ~5 min
Decoding hidden dreams | MIT News
Neuroscientists decrypt the sleeping brain to reveal hidden memories.
Aug. 30, 2016 • ~5 min
Faculty at MIT and beyond respond forcefully to an article critical of Suzanne Corkin | MIT News
More than 200 members of the scientific community sign a letter supporting the late MIT neuroscientist; department head issues a statement.
Aug. 9, 2016 • ~6 min
Study finds brain connections key to reading | MIT News
Pathways that exist before kids learn to read may determine development of brain’s word recognition area.
Aug. 8, 2016 • ~5 min
Replicating the connection between muscles and nerves | MIT News
New chip could help test drugs for ALS, other neuromuscular disorders.
Aug. 3, 2016 • ~6 min
Kay Tye receives Freedman Prize for Exceptional Basic Research | MIT News
Neuroscientist recognized by the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation for project on neural circuits for anxiety control.
Aug. 3, 2016 • ~3 min
Imaging the brain at multiple size scales | MIT News
New technique can reveal subcellular details and long-range connections.
July 25, 2016 • ~6 min
Researchers identify genome-modifying enzyme linked to Rett Syndrome | MIT News
Deletion of the HDAC3 gene in the brains of mice causes cognitive and social impairments consistent with Rett Syndrome.
July 22, 2016 • ~6 min
Seeing RNA at the nanoscale | MIT News
Microscopy technique allows scientists to pinpoint RNA molecules in the brain.
July 4, 2016 • ~7 min
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