Mimicking the brain, in silicon
New computer chip models how neurons communicate with each other at synapses.
Oliva explores new ground in computational perception at CSAIL
Neuroscientist looks forward to collaborative studies of visual perception in the brain and its computational applications.
Charging toward better neural implants
Researchers improve the efficiency of devices that stimulate damaged nerves, reducing potential side effects.
Connecting neurons to fix the brain
New technology helps scientists discover drugs to strengthen synapses.
Brain rhythms are key to learning
New study from MIT neuroscientists finds that brain waves shift frequency as a new task becomes routine.
Dyslexia independent of IQ
Brain-imaging study suggests that reading difficulties are the same regardless of overall intelligence — and that more children could benefit from support in school.
How to reverse general anesthesia
Neuroscientists find that Ritalin could help bring surgical patients out of surgery much more quickly, with less grogginess.
‘I speak MISTI’
MIT program sends students abroad for experiences tailor-made for their academic and professional interests.
3 Questions: John Gabrieli on studying traumatic memories
Sept. 11, 2001, is a day that lives in infamy. But how accurately do we remember it?
Localizing language in the brain
New study pinpoints areas of the brain used exclusively for language, providing a partial answer to a longstanding debate in cognitive science.
Ready to learn? Brain scans can tell you
Neuroscientists identify brain activity that predicts how well you will remember images.
Scene perception versus action in the brain
Cognitive neuroscientists shed light on how the brain responds to scenes and their mirror-image reversals.
Portable, super-high-resolution 3-D imaging
A simple new imaging system could help manufacturers inspect their products, forensics experts identify weapons and doctors identify cancers.
Recognizing voices depends on language ability
Study finds that for people with dyslexia, it’s much harder to identify who is speaking.