National Academy of Sciences elects four MIT professors for 2018
Finkelstein, Kardar, Wen, and Zhang honored for research achievements.
McGovern Institute
Calcium-based MRI sensor enables more sensitive brain imaging
System detects direct signals of neural activity; could reveal patterns underlying behavior.
Nancy Kanwisher receives 2018 Heineken Prize
MIT cognitive scientist recognized for her work on the organization of the human brain.
Eight from MIT elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2018
Prestigious honor society announces 213 new members this year.
School of Science announces Infinite Mile Awards for 2018
Seven staff members honored for their outstanding contributions to the MIT community.
Ed Boyden receives 2018 Canada Gairdner International Award
MIT scientist is among three recognized for the discovery of optogenetics.
Study finds early signatures of the social brain
Children as young as 3 have brain network devoted to interpreting thoughts of other people.
Study reveals how the brain tracks objects in motion
Timing and speed are both important for making accurate estimates of how an object will travel.
Viral tool traces long-term neuron activity
New technique is nontoxic to cells, should allow scientists to study neuron function for months or years instead of weeks.
Edward Boyden named inaugural Y. Eva Tan Professor in Neurotechnology
Neuroengineering leader appointed to new professorship at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research.
Seeing the brain's electrical activity
Fluorescent sensor allows imaging of neurons' electrical communications, without electrodes.
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.
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.
Distinctive brain pattern helps habits form
Study identifies neurons that fire at the beginning and end of a behavior as it becomes a habit.
Study reveals molecular mechanisms of memory formation
Neuroscientists discover a cellular pathway that encodes memories by strengthening specific synapses.