Researchers compared a pair of superficially similar motor neurons in fruit flies to examine how their differing use of the same genome produced distinctions in form and function.
MIT researchers model and create an atlas for how neurons of the worm C. elegans encode its behaviors, make findings available on their “WormWideWeb.”
Three graduate students forged a path to the same Picower Institute lab through participating in the MIT Summer Research Program in Biology and Neuroscience.
In a visit to MIT, the educator and author led a lively and inspiring Q&A with students.
Faculty members were recently granted tenure in the departments of Biology, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Chemistry, EAPS, and Physics.
Electric fields shared among neurons via “ephaptic coupling” provide the coordination necessary to assemble the engrams that represent remembered information.
Three-year fellowship will support Weissbourd’s research on how the C. hemisphaerica jellyfish survives and thrives by constantly making new neurons.
Distinctive EEG patterns indicate when a patient’s state of unconsciousness under general anesthesia is more profound than necessary.
Prestigious awards recognize community support of MIT’s goals, values, and mission.
Scientists find a protein common to flies and people is essential for supporting the structure of axons that neurons project to make circuit connections.
MIT researchers characterize gene expression patterns for 22,500 brain vascular cells across 428 donors, revealing insights for Alzheimer’s onset and potential treatments.
Symposium speakers describe numerous ways to promote prevention, resilience, healing, and wellness after early-life stresses.
Tactile stimulation improved motor performance, reduced phosphorylated tau, preserved neurons and synapses, and reduced DNA damage, a new study shows.
A full-building energy efficiency project aims to reduce total campus emissions by 2 percent.
With full genetic control and visibility into neural activity and behavior, MIT scientists map out chemical’s role in behavior.