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.

Picower Institute for Learning and Memory • mit
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.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
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.

Picower Institute for Learning and Memory • mit
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.

Becky Ham | MIT News correspondent • mit
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.

Raleigh McElvery | Department of Biology • mit
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.

Julie Pryor | McGovern Institute for Brain Research • mit
Oct. 5, 2017 ~4 min

How we recall the past | MIT News

Neuroscientists discover a brain circuit dedicated to retrieving memories.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
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.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
Aug. 8, 2017 ~7 min


New tool offers snapshots of neuron activity | MIT News

FLARE technique can reveal which cells respond during different tasks.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
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.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
June 1, 2017 ~7 min

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