Four MIT professors named inaugural Faculty Scholars
New program from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Simons Foundation, and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation supports early-career scientists.
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Newly discovered neural connections may be linked to emotional decision-making
Researchers suspect cells in this brain circuit could also be targets of Parkinson’s disease.
How the brain builds panoramic memory
Neuroscientists identify brain regions key to linking different views of our surroundings.
Faculty at MIT and beyond respond forcefully to an article critical of Suzanne Corkin
More than 200 members of the scientific community sign a letter supporting the late MIT neuroscientist; department head issues a statement.
Study finds brain connections key to reading
Pathways that exist before kids learn to read may determine development of brain’s word recognition area.
Seeing RNA at the nanoscale
Microscopy technique allows scientists to pinpoint RNA molecules in the brain.
Featured video: Building a really big brain
Watch Brains@MIT create a 200-pound replica of a graduate student's brain.
Feng Zhang named 2016 Tang Prize laureate
Broad Institute/MIT scientist among three honored for CRISPR contributions.
New CRISPR system for targeting RNA
Scientists program C2c2, discovered in bacteria as a viral defense mechanism, to manipulate cellular RNA.
Thirteen MIT students awarded National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships
Honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for advanced training in science and engineering.
McGovern Institute for Brain Research hosts visiting delegation from China
Guangdong Party secretary leads group of officials to discuss research collaborations.
Controlling RNA in living cells
Modular, programmable proteins can be used to track or manipulate gene expression.
Seven from MIT elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2016
Prestigious honor society announces 213 new members this year.