Ed Boyden and Feng Zhang named Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigators
MIT faculty members are among 19 top scientists selected from across the nation.
MIT faculty members are among 19 top scientists selected from across the nation.
MIT grad students explain why some people hear "Yanny" and others hear "Laurel" in the audio clip that's taken the world by storm.
MIT neuroscientist is recognized for her pioneering work on the complexity and function of the basal ganglia.
Study in worms reveals gene loss can lead to accumulation of waste products in cells.
Neuroscientist honored for his work on the biology of neural stem cells and neural circuits that control emotional behaviors.
Finkelstein, Kardar, Wen, and Zhang honored for research achievements.
System detects direct signals of neural activity; could reveal patterns underlying behavior.
MIT cognitive scientist recognized for her work on the organization of the human brain.
Prestigious honor society announces 213 new members this year.
Seven staff members honored for their outstanding contributions to the MIT community.
MIT scientist is among three recognized for the discovery of optogenetics.
Children as young as 3 have brain network devoted to interpreting thoughts of other people.
Timing and speed are both important for making accurate estimates of how an object will travel.
New technique is nontoxic to cells, should allow scientists to study neuron function for months or years instead of weeks.
Neuroengineering leader appointed to new professorship at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research.