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Newly discovered neural connections may be linked to emotional decision-making
Researchers suspect cells in this brain circuit could also be targets of Parkinson’s disease.
September 19, 2016 -
How the brain builds panoramic memory
Neuroscientists identify brain regions key to linking different views of our surroundings.
September 8, 2016 -
Faculty at MIT and beyond respond forcefully to an article critical of Suzanne Corkin
More than 200 members of the scientific community sign a letter supporting the late MIT neuroscientist; department head issues a statement.
August 9, 2016 -
Study finds brain connections key to reading
Pathways that exist before kids learn to read may determine development of brain’s word recognition area.
August 8, 2016 -
Seeing RNA at the nanoscale
Microscopy technique allows scientists to pinpoint RNA molecules in the brain.
July 4, 2016 -
Five School of Science faculty members granted tenure
July 1, 2016 -
Featured video: Building a really big brain
Watch Brains@MIT create a 200-pound replica of a graduate student's brain.
June 30, 2016 -
Feng Zhang named 2016 Tang Prize laureate
Broad Institute/MIT scientist among three honored for CRISPR contributions.
June 18, 2016 -
New CRISPR system for targeting RNA
Scientists program C2c2, discovered in bacteria as a viral defense mechanism, to manipulate cellular RNA.
June 2, 2016 -
Thirteen MIT students awarded National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships
Honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for advanced training in science and engineering.
May 26, 2016 -
McGovern Institute for Brain Research hosts visiting delegation from China
Guangdong Party secretary leads group of officials to discuss research collaborations.
May 17, 2016 -
Four MIT professors elected to the American Philosophical Society
May 13, 2016 -
Controlling RNA in living cells
Modular, programmable proteins can be used to track or manipulate gene expression.
April 25, 2016 -
Seven from MIT elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2016
Prestigious honor society announces 213 new members this year.
April 21, 2016 -
School of Science honors staff with 2016 Infinite Mile Awards
March 28, 2016 -
Study reveals a basis for attention deficits
New findings could help scientists develop treatments for ADHD and other disorders.
March 23, 2016 -
Feng Zhang receives 2016 Canada Gairdner International Award
Broad/MIT scientist among five honored as pioneers of CRISPR-Cas9 system.
March 23, 2016 -
Toward a better understanding of the brain
Genome-editing pioneer Feng Zhang hopes his work will shed light on neurological disorders.
March 22, 2016 -
Neuroscientists discover a gene that controls worms’ behavioral state
Gene required for the control of behavioral state is also found in humans, may be linked to autism.
March 3, 2016 -
McGovern Institute for Brain Research awards Scolnick Prize to neurogeneticist Cori Bargmann
Bargmann honored for her work on the genetic and neural mechanisms that control behavior in the nematode <i>C. elegans.</i>
March 1, 2016