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Robert Desimone finds that synchronized brain waves focus attention.
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June 18, 2009
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Robert Desimone was prominently featured in a New York Times article about the science of concentration.
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McGovern Institute Annual Symposium: Basal Ganglia in Health and Disease
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Christopher Moore uses laser light to induce gamma brain waves in mice.
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Nancy Kanwisher's lab sheds light on the brain changes observed in macular degeneration.
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Scolnick Prize recipient Jeremy Nathans to talk April 27
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H. Robert Horvitz collaborates to identify new gene associated with ALS
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Ann Graybiel's lab discovers genes linked to side effects of L-DOPA treatments in Parkinson's disease.
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John Gabrieli's group finds altered brain activity in schizophrenia may cause exaggerated focus on self.
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John Gabrieli elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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Ann Graybiel named Institute Professor, MIT's highest honor
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Michale Fee studies of songbird reveals brain's timing clock.
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MIT neuroscience bolstered by new faculty, viral core facility.
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New faculty member Yingxi Lin finds switch that balances brain activity.
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How do we stimulate technological innovation for brain research?
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McGovern Institute funds collaborative neurotechnology projects.
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