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McGovern Institute
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Edward Boyden named inaugural Y. Eva Tan Professor in Neurotechnology
Neuroengineering leader appointed to new professorship at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research.
March 5, 2018 -
Seeing the brain's electrical activity
Fluorescent sensor allows imaging of neurons' electrical communications, without electrodes.
February 26, 2018 -
Researchers advance CRISPR-based tool for diagnosing disease
With SHERLOCK, a strip of paper can now indicate presence of pathogens, tumor DNA, or any genetic signature of interest.
February 15, 2018 -
Back-and-forth exchanges boost children’s brain response to language
Study finds engaging young children in conversation is more important for brain development than “dumping words” on them.
February 13, 2018 -
Distinctive brain pattern helps habits form
Study identifies neurons that fire at the beginning and end of a behavior as it becomes a habit.
February 8, 2018 -
Study reveals molecular mechanisms of memory formation
Neuroscientists discover a cellular pathway that encodes memories by strengthening specific synapses.
February 8, 2018 -
Polina Anikeeva and Feng Zhang awarded 2018 Vilcek Prize
Prize recognizes contributions to biomedical research made by immigrant scientists.
February 1, 2018 -
Institute launches the MIT Intelligence Quest
New Institute-wide initiative will advance human and machine intelligence research.
February 1, 2018 -
Ultrathin needle can deliver drugs directly to the brain
Miniaturized system could be used to treat neurological disorders that affect specific brain regions.
January 24, 2018 -
School of Science Infinite Kilometer Awards for 2017
Eight research staffers and postdocs are recognized for their extraordinary contributions and dedication to programs, colleagues, and the Institute.
January 16, 2018 -
How the brain keeps time
Neuroscientists discover networks of neurons that stretch or compress their activity to control timing.
December 4, 2017 -
How badly do you want something? Babies can tell
Ten-month-old infants determine the value of a goal from how hard someone works to achieve it.
November 23, 2017 -
Stress can lead to risky decisions
Neuroscientists find chronic stress skews decisions toward higher-risk options.
November 16, 2017 -
Next-generation optogenetic molecules control single neurons
Focused laser beam could help scientists map connections among neurons that underlie behavior.
November 13, 2017 -
Researchers engineer CRISPR to edit single RNA letters in human cells
“REPAIR” system edits RNA, rather than DNA; has potential to treat diseases without permanently affecting the genome.
October 25, 2017 -
Ten researchers from MIT and Broad receive NIH Director’s Awards
Awards support high-risk, high-impact biomedical research.
October 5, 2017 -
Gene-editing technology developer Feng Zhang awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize
MIT associate professor and member of the Broad Institute and McGovern Institute recognized for commitment to invention, collaboration, and mentorship.
September 19, 2017 -
Studies help explain link between autism, severe infection during pregnancy
Bacterial populations in mother’s GI tract may play a central role.
September 13, 2017 -
Robotic system monitors specific neurons
Success rate is comparable to that of highly trained scientists performing the process manually.
August 30, 2017 -
Feng Zhang to share Albany Medical Prize
Five recipients honored for their fundamental and complementary accomplishments related to CRISPR-Cas9.
August 15, 2017