How the brain recognizes objects
Neuroscientists find evidence that the brain’s inferotemporal cortex can identify objects.
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Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Significant foundation grant extends two-way partnership with Italy through 2020
Agreement will support a number of joint research projects, seminars, lectures, and other programming.
More-flexible machine learning
Giving machine-learning systems “partial credit” during training improves image classification.
New system for human genome editing has potential to increase power and precision of DNA engineering
CRISPR-Cpf1 offers simpler approach to editing DNA; technology could disrupt scientific and commercial landscape.
How the brain encodes time and place
Neuroscientists identify a brain circuit that is critical for forming episodic memories.
Possible new weapon against PTSD
Blocking a newly identified memory pathway could prevent the disorder.
Young brains can take on new functions
Visual cortex of blind children can be remodeled to process language.
Wired for habit
Researchers discover neurons in the brain that weigh costs and benefits to drive formation of habits.
Toward smarter selection of therapy for psychiatric disorders
Researchers find that brain scans can predict the success of treatment for social anxiety disorder.
How language gives your brain a break
Study: In dozens of languages, words that work together stay together.
MRIs for a more peaceful world
Neuroscientists and political scientists join together to advance peace and reconciliation.
Uncovering the mechanism of our oldest anesthetic
MIT researchers reveal brainwave changes in patients receiving nitrous oxide, or “laughing gas.”
Uncovering a dynamic cortex
Neuroscientists show that multiple cortical regions are needed to process information.
Recalling happier memories can reverse depression
Artificially reactivating positive memories could offer an alternative to traditional antidepressants.