Neuroscience
Sheng appointed to first Menicon chair
April 11, 2001
Animals have complex dreams, MIT researcher proves
January 24, 2001
Study may advance understanding of human learning and memory.
MIT researchers find individual brain cells 'tuned' to entire categories of information
January 11, 2001
Monkeys learn to see differences between cats and dogs
Newfound receptor responds to serotonin
December 6, 2000
Also labeled: Health sciences and technology, Biology
Monkey controls robotic arm using brain signals sent over Internet
December 6, 2000
Also labeled: Health sciences and technology, Artificial intelligence
MIT researchers find new molecule that responds to serotonin
November 22, 2000
Knowledge may lead to the identification of new drug targets for serotonin, which regulates depression, appetite, sleep
Also labeled: Biology
Brain imaging distinguishes between seeing and imagining
November 8, 2000
Seeing and imagining are the same to the brain, MIT research shows
November 1, 2000
The different parts of the brain that are active when we look at faces and places also light up when we imagine them
Researchers identify molecule that may give brain a learning boost
October 25, 2000
Also labeled: Biology
MIT researchers identify a molecule that may give the adult brain more learning power and help treat neurological diseases
October 25, 2000
Also labeled: Biology
Student helps explore neural basis of racial evaluation
September 20, 2000
MIT and Bell Labs researchers create electronic circuit that mimics the brain's circuitry
June 21, 2000
Device may help create computers that work more like the brain
Also labeled: Electrical engineering and electronics
MIT-Manus robot aids physical therapy of stroke victims
June 7, 2000
Also labeled: Artificial intelligence
Brain and cognitive sciences department cites students
May 31, 2000
Also labeled: Awards, honors and fellowships
Chemical receptor key to fetal development, MIT researchers and colleagues find
April 30, 2000
Possible connection to SIDS, preemie problems
Also labeled: Chemistry and chemical engineering, Health sciences and technology
MIT researcher finds that part of brain used for hearing can learn to 'see'
April 19, 2000
Also labeled: Health sciences and technology
McGoverns commit $350 million to MIT for brain research institute
March 1, 2000
Also labeled: Industry
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