Picower neuroscientists reveal fundamental discovery about cortical neurons
Inhibitory neuron functionality is not an immutable property of cortical cells, but a consequence of more complex network dynamics.
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Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Bose grants reward risk
Five innovative, high-risk projects launch with support from Prof. Amar G. Bose Research Grants.
MIT researchers to receive awards from the Society for Neuroscience
Three neuroscientists at MIT have been selected to receive awards from the Society for Neuroscience.
Autism as a disorder of prediction
Researchers suggest autism stems from a reduced ability to make predictions, leading to anxiety.
Picower and MIT scientists awarded BRAIN Initiative grants
Researchers will advance our understanding of the human mind and discover new ways to treat, prevent, and cure neurological disorders.
Researchers engineer new mouse model to study disease
Time-saving tool takes advantage of CRISPR gene-editing technology.
Using science for service
Sofia Essayan-Perez is inspired by those around her to teach in Nicaragua, conduct neuroscience research.
Fingertip sensor gives robot unprecedented dexterity
Equipped with a novel optical sensor, a robot grasps a USB plug and inserts it into a USB port.
World Economic Forum names Susan Hockfield chair of its Forum Academy
Former MIT president to shape development of new online learning initiative.
Hacking for good
Alumni's software uses hacking tricks to catch vulnerabilities on websites before they're exploited.