Seeing the brain's electrical activity
Fluorescent sensor allows imaging of neurons' electrical communications, without electrodes.
Fluorescent sensor allows imaging of neurons' electrical communications, without electrodes.
With SHERLOCK, a strip of paper can now indicate presence of pathogens, tumor DNA, or any genetic signature of interest.
Study finds engaging young children in conversation is more important for brain development than “dumping words” on them.
Neuroscientists discover a cellular pathway that encodes memories by strengthening specific synapses.
Study identifies neurons that fire at the beginning and end of a behavior as it becomes a habit.
Prize recognizes contributions to biomedical research made by immigrant scientists.
Miniaturized system could be used to treat neurological disorders that affect specific brain regions.
Eight research staffers and postdocs are recognized for their extraordinary contributions and dedication to programs, colleagues, and the Institute.
Neuroscientists discover networks of neurons that stretch or compress their activity to control timing.
Ten-month-old infants determine the value of a goal from how hard someone works to achieve it.
Neuroscientists find chronic stress skews decisions toward higher-risk options.
Focused laser beam could help scientists map connections among neurons that underlie behavior.
“REPAIR” system edits RNA, rather than DNA; has potential to treat diseases without permanently affecting the genome.
Awards support high-risk, high-impact biomedical research.