Neuroscience
What drives brain changes in macular degeneration?
March 3, 2009
MIT study sheds light on underlying neural mechanismMultiple genes implicated in autism
February 9, 2009
Discovery could lead to drugs targeting gene interactions
Also labeled: Genetics, Health sciences and technology
A possible treatment for Rett syndrome
February 9, 2009
MIT study suggests molecule can reverse some symptoms
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Health sciences and technology
Study links genetic, environmental causes of Parkinson's
February 1, 2009
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Genetics
What causes motor complications of Parkinson's treatment?
January 29, 2009
MIT study identifies genes linked to key side effect; work signals new approaches
Burgeoning field of neurotech spawns brainy businesses
January 29, 2009
MIT positioning students for rapidly growing discipline
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Health sciences and technology
Altered brain activity in schizophrenia may cause exaggerated focus on self
January 19, 2009
Study links schizophrenia to key 'default mode' in brain
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Health sciences and technology
Neuroscientists ID source of cognitive decline in aging brains
January 7, 2009
Memory suffers when brain-communication network decays
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology
Team sheds light on Alzheimer's mystery
December 10, 2008
Work could lead to new treatments for debilitating disease
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Health sciences and technology
Adult brain neurons can remodel connections
November 24, 2008
Could lead to creating growth in cells and regions normally unable to repair themselves
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Mechanical engineering
Not as easy as it may seem
November 21, 2008
Study sees challenges for integrating new neurons into brain
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Technology and society
Singing in slow motion
November 12, 2008
MIT work with songbirds could aid study of humans' timing
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Health sciences and technology
Ann Graybiel named Institute Professor
November 3, 2008
McGovern Institute funds collaborative neurotechnology projects
October 28, 2008
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships
MIT neuroscience bolstered by new faculty, viral core facility
October 27, 2008
Also labeled: Genetics, Health sciences and technology
Two faculty among Popular Science's 'Brilliant 10'
October 14, 2008
Worms provide clues for treating brain diseases
September 24, 2008
Watch and learn: Time teaches us how to recognize visual objects
September 11, 2008
MIT work could help develop better computer vision systems
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Computer science and technology
MIT model helps computers sort data more like humans
August 25, 2008
MIT-led team creates touch-based illusion
July 17, 2008
Mind trick yields new insights on perception
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology
Study points to dietary cocktail for Alzheimer's
July 8, 2008
Supplement improves memory, learning in gerbils
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Health sciences and technology
MIT unlocks mystery behind brain imaging
June 19, 2008
Star-shaped brain cells shown to play key roleMIT helps develop new image-recognition software
May 21, 2008
Also labeled: Computer science and technology
Thought provoker: MIT's Rebecca Saxe probes mechanics of judgment, beliefs
May 14, 2008
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Faculty















