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Study probing visual memory, amblyopia unveils many-layered mystery

A section of cortex with colorfully labeled layers. Layer 4 stands out in a pinkish hue

December 13, 2019

Research Findings

Study probing visual memory, amblyopia unveils many-layered mystery

Plasticity underlying amblyopia found in visual cortex layer 4

Scientists eager to explain brain rhythm boost’s broad impact in Alzheimer’s models

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December 9, 2019

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Scientists eager to explain brain rhythm boost’s broad impact in Alzheimer’s models

Paper lays out new areas of investigation

Tsai elected fellow of National Academy of Inventors

December 3, 2019

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Tsai elected fellow of National Academy of Inventors

Honor notes innovations in research addressing Alzheimer’s disease

Down syndrome symposium highlights potential progress at many scales

November 14, 2019

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Down syndrome symposium highlights potential progress at many scales

The inaugural symposium of the Alana Down Syndrome Center

Picower scientists shine in Chicago at 'SfN'

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October 28, 2019

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Picower scientists shine in Chicago at 'SfN'

About 50 institute researchers presented talks and posters over 5 days

In Alzheimer’s research, MIT scientists reveal brain rhythm role

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October 22, 2019

At 'SFN'

In Alzheimer’s research, MIT scientists reveal brain rhythm role

At Society for Neuroscience meeting, Li-Huei Tsai presents latest findings on sensory stimulation of gamma rhythm

Fundamental questions find advanced answers, approaches at Fall Symposium

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October 18, 2019

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Fundamental questions find advanced answers, approaches at Fall Symposium

Experts from around the world discuss "Neural Mechanisms of Memory and Cognition"

Memory and its meaning

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October 7, 2019

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Memory and its meaning

25 Years of Picower Institute research

Study pinpoints Alzheimer’s plaque emergence early and deep in the brain

A greyscale full brain scan shows a cluster of little white dots indicating amyloid plaques in a specific region

October 4, 2019

Research findings

Study pinpoints Alzheimer’s plaque emergence early and deep in the brain

Amyloid emerges early in deep regions such as the mammillary body and marches outward along specific circuits

MIT sets out to model Alzheimer’s disease complexity on a chip

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October 3, 2019

New Research

MIT sets out to model Alzheimer’s disease complexity on a chip

Integrating patient-derived brain cell types with vasculature, computer models will yield powerful research platform

Study finds hub linking movement and motivation in the brain

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September 19, 2019

Research findings

Study finds hub linking movement and motivation in the brain

Detailed observations in the lateral septum indicate region processes movement, reward information to help direct behavior

BRAIN grant will fund new tools to study astrocytes

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August 27, 2019

New Research

BRAIN grant will fund new tools to study astrocytes

Sur lab will lead collaboration to create CRISPR, optogenetic innovations

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