Complex brain function depends on flexibility
Neurons that can multitask greatly enhance the brain’s computational power, study finds.
Neurons that can multitask greatly enhance the brain’s computational power, study finds.
MIT neuroscientist Suzanne Corkin shares her memories of the world’s most famous amnesia patient.
Director of McGovern Institute discusses how new initiative to understand the human brain will affect neuroscience at MIT and beyond.
Obama invites Boyden, Brown, Desimone and Seung to launch of new federal initiative.
MIT class offers student teams a chance to create business ventures based on neurotechnology research.
The three MIT scientists are among six winners of the 2012 Kavli Prizes to visit the White House.
Picower Institute neuroscientists use single dose of experimental drug; could prove promising for treatment of autism symptoms.
Ed Boyden honored for his work on optogenetics; will share 1 million Euro prize with five other researchers.
Study reveals brain patterns produced by a general anesthesia drug; work could help doctors better monitor patients.
McGovern Institute for Brain Research names Thomas Jessell winner of the 2013 Edward M. Scolnick Prize in Neuroscience.
Discovery that some seizures arise in glial cells could offer new targets for epilepsy treatment.
Deadline for applications is February 28.
Two essential proteins regulate the molecular machinery that controls neuronal communication and the release of signals between neurons.
New MRI technique could help doctors track how patients respond to treatment.
Fluctuations in electrical activity may also allow the brain to form thoughts and memories.