Controlling genes with light
New technique can rapidly turn genes on and off, helping scientists better understand their function.
Research update: Genome editing becomes more accurate
Improved technique makes it easier to add or delete genes in living cells, with less risk of off-target DNA damage.
Breaking habits before they start
Turning off cells in a habit-associated brain region prevents rats from learning to run a maze on autopilot.
Compulsive no more
MIT study sheds light on what causes compulsive behavior, could improve OCD treatments.
Reducing caloric intake delays nerve cell loss
Study points to role of protein in anti-aging benefits of calorie restriction
Complex brain function depends on flexibility
Neurons that can multitask greatly enhance the brain’s computational power, study finds.
D-Lab Scale-Ups awards funds to three MIT social entrepreneurs
Shawn Wen ‘13, Kevin Cedrone SM ’10 PhD ‘13 and Sumana Shrestha MBA ‘13 to join the Phase I Fellowship Program
An unforgettable life
MIT neuroscientist Suzanne Corkin shares her memories of the world’s most famous amnesia patient.
Decoding ‘noisy’ language in daily life
Study shows how people rationally interpret linguistic input.
Nine MIT faculty members elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Among 198 elected this year to the prestigious honorary society.
Exploring a breakdown in communication
Study reveals linguistic deficits behind autistic children’s difficulties understanding other people.
Four MIT researchers attend White House announcement of brain initiative
Obama invites Boyden, Brown, Desimone and Seung to launch of new federal initiative.
Four professors named 2013 MacVicar Fellows
Griffith, Miller, Schulz and Teng awarded the Institute’s highest undergraduate teaching honor.
Breaking down the Parkinson’s pathway
New study is first to analyze how affected brain cells respond during different behavioral tasks.