Promise seen in possible treatment for autism spectrum disorder | MIT News
Studies in mice show improved social interaction and cognition from a potential therapeutic for a syndrome that often results in autism.
Oct. 31, 2017 • ~4 min
MIT neuroscientists build case for new theory of memory formation | MIT News
Existence of “silent engrams” suggests that existing models of memory formation should be revised.
Oct. 23, 2017 • ~8 min
Cellular reprograming implicated in model of Alzheimer's disease | MIT News
Neuroscientists identify genetic changes in microglia in a mouse model of neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease.
Oct. 12, 2017 • ~6 min
Brain waves reflect different types of learning | MIT News
For the first time, researchers have identified neural signatures of explicit and implicit learning.
Oct. 11, 2017 • ~7 min
Department of Biology hosts its first Science Slam | MIT News
Eight biology trainees had just three minutes to explain their research and earn favor with the judges and audience in new yearly event.
Oct. 5, 2017 • ~3 min
Ten researchers from MIT and Broad receive NIH Director’s Awards | MIT News
Awards support high-risk, high-impact biomedical research.
Oct. 5, 2017 • ~4 min
How we recall the past | MIT News
Neuroscientists discover a brain circuit dedicated to retrieving memories.
Aug. 17, 2017 • ~7 min
Blocking a key enzyme may reverse memory loss | MIT News
MIT study suggests a new approach to developing treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.
Aug. 8, 2017 • ~7 min
New tool offers snapshots of neuron activity | MIT News
FLARE technique can reveal which cells respond during different tasks.
June 26, 2017 • ~6 min
A noninvasive method for deep brain stimulation | MIT News
Electrodes placed on the scalp could help patients with brain diseases.
June 1, 2017 • ~7 min
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