Diagnosing depression before it starts
Brain scans may identify children who are vulnerable to depression, before symptoms appear.
Brain scans may identify children who are vulnerable to depression, before symptoms appear.
Scientists identify protein that allows brain cells to dampen their sensitivity.
“3-D physics engine” from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory simulates the human brain to infer physical properties.
Algorithms could learn to recognize objects from a few examples, not millions; may better model human cognition.
Neuroscientists link autism to reduced activity of key neurotransmitter in human brain.
For the first time, scientists identify a neural population highly selective for music.
Former MIT president to begin three-year term on AAAS Board of Directors in February.
Neuroscientists unravel Shank3 gene’s role in autism and schizophrenia.
New technique could contribute to efforts to map the human brain.
Team re-engineers system to dramatically cut down on editing errors; improvements advance future human applications.