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Scientists at MIT just flipped the script on how we think our brains work. Instead of seeing something and then deciding what to do, your brain makes predictions first and shapes what you see based on what you need.
Scientists at MIT have developed free software that can finally see the brain's most vital control center, opening new ways to detect and track recovery from Parkinson's, MS, and traumatic brain injury. The tool has already helped doctors watch a coma patient's seven-month journey back to consciousness.
Scientists at MIT have discovered how your brain compares what's happening right now to what just happened, helping you make better decisions. This breakthrough could transform how we understand and treat autism.
MIT researchers discovered that electric fields in the brain act like orchestra conductors, guiding neurons to work in harmony from moment to moment. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for brain diseases.
MIT scientists discovered that cranking up laser power creates a self-organizing beam that captures brain images 25 times faster than current methods. This breakthrough could help researchers quickly test whether Alzheimer's and ALS drugs actually reach brain cells.
Your brain holds millions of dormant connections waiting to help you learn new things without erasing old memories. MIT scientists discovered these "silent synapses" make up 30% of the adult brain, solving a puzzle about how we keep learning throughout life.
MIT researchers discovered that older adults' language processing remains just as sharp as young people's, even while other mental abilities decline. The finding offers hope that specialized brain networks may be more resilient to aging than scientists previously understood.
High school students from across New England competed at MIT's first regional Science Bowl, with Lexington High School taking the win and a ticket to nationals. The new regional competition creates a pathway for young scientists to showcase their passion and knowledge.
Nearly 100 MIT students are bringing friendship and hope to Boston residents living with brain injuries through a program that's been changing lives since 1998. Some bonds have lasted over a decade, with buddies staying connected long after students graduate.
Scientists discovered brain circuits that can change jobs on the fly, storing different types of memories with the same neurons. This finding reveals how our brains accomplish countless tasks without needing separate circuits for each one.
Scientists at MIT discovered why brain blood vessels become leaky in children with Rett syndrome and found a way to potentially fix it. The breakthrough traces the problem to a single overactive molecule that weakens blood vessel walls.
Scientists long believed the brain's immune system stayed separate from the body, but Stanford researchers discovered that immune cells from our blood regularly enter the brain starting in middle age. This breakthrough could transform how we understand and treat brain diseases like Alzheimer's.
Neuroscientists have overturned an old myth: your brain can grow and adapt throughout your entire life, just like muscles respond to training. The key is challenging yourself with new experiences and giving your brain the rest it needs to build stronger connections.
MIT's president is making an urgent case for protecting university research funding as budget cuts threaten America's innovation pipeline. Her fight could determine whether the next generation of cancer treatments and AI breakthroughs happen in the U.S. or elsewhere.
Scientists discovered chaotic laser light can organize itself into a precision beam that images the blood-brain barrier 25 times faster than current methods. The breakthrough could accelerate treatments for Alzheimer's, ALS, and other neurological diseases.
Scientists at MIT have outlined how a noninvasive brain tool could finally help answer one of humanity's biggest questions: how does our brain create thoughts and feelings? The breakthrough could revolutionize our understanding of consciousness itself.
MIT researchers are joining a major national effort to revolutionize scientific discovery using artificial intelligence. The Department of Energy selected 15 MIT projects for its Genesis Mission, which combines AI with supercomputing to accelerate breakthroughs in energy, medicine, and national security.
Scientists discovered that a childhood spent with Pokémon actually changed how our brains are organized, offering a rare window into how shared experiences shape neural development. The beloved franchise has become an unexpected gift to neuroscience research. ##
New research reveals that men undergo profound biological transformations when they become fathers, including hormonal shifts and brain rewiring that mirror changes in mothers. The more involved a dad is with his baby, the deeper these changes become.
For decades, scientists believed our brains and personalities became fixed in childhood. New research on neuroplasticity shows that's wrong—and the discovery is helping people reshape patterns they thought were permanent.
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