Scientists identify brain circuit that drives pleasure-inducing behavior
Surprisingly, the neurons are located in a brain region thought to be linked with fear.
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Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Lorraine Wong awarded 2017 MIT Collier Medal
MIT senior in brain and cognitive sciences and women's and gender studies honored for community work supporting mental health and women in STEM.
At Hollywood studios in Los Angeles, a celebration of MIT’s ingenuity and drive
Mexico City and Washington are upcoming host cities for the Better World tour.
Featured video: #AskMIT — Using your full brain
Kids ask tough questions; MIT students, staff, and faculty answer. This episode of "#AskMIT" describes how much of our brains we really use.
Precise technique tracks dopamine in the brain
New sensor could reveal the neurotransmitter’s role in learning and habit formation.
3Q: US patent office’s ruling on CRISPR
Charles Jennings of MIT’s McGovern Institute discusses the intellectual property dispute over the gene-editing technique.
Tiny fibers open new windows into the brain
Three-in-one design allows genetic, chemical, optical, and electrical inputs and outputs.
New Center for Autism Research established at MIT’s McGovern Institute
A $20 million gift from Lisa Yang and Hock Tan ’75 SM ’75 will catalyze multidisciplinary autism research.
Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences launches post-baccalaureate program
Research Scholars Program in Brain and Cognitive Sciences brings talented students to the department.
Better wisdom from crowds
MIT scholars produce new method of harvesting correct answers from groups.
Feng Zhang named James and Patricia Poitras Professor in Neuroscience
CRISPR pioneer named to inaugural chair created by Patricia and James Poitras '63, founders of MIT’s Poitras Center for Affective Disorders Research.
A glimpse into the workings of the baby brain
MRI scans reveal surprising similarities in activity patterns of infant and adult visual cortex.
Interstellate: Celebrating the the beauty of neuroscience
Caitlin Vander Weele, a graduate student in brain and cognitive sciences, launches a collaborative neuro-art pictorial magazine.
How the brain perceives rhythm
Study finds the brain is biased toward rhythms based on simple integer ratios.
Distinctive brain pattern may underlie dyslexia
Study suggests reduced plasticity could account for reading difficulties.