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Speeding up drug discovery for brain diseases

Xin Tang speaks at a lectern with his talk outline on the screen behind him

July 31, 2019

Research Findings

Speeding up drug discovery for brain diseases

Whitehead, Picower team finds drugs that activate a key brain gene; initial tests show promise for rare, untreatable neurodevelopmental disorder

New algorithm finds neural spikes in flashing lights

A few neurons flash bright green before a duller greenish background of brain tissue

July 10, 2019

Research findings

New algorithm finds neural spikes in flashing lights

‘GDspike’ a new option for estimating neural activity from calcium fluorescence

Kwanghun Chung wins PECASE

Kwanghun Chung stands before a curtain and a monitor as he addresses an unseen audience

July 3, 2019

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Kwanghun Chung wins PECASE

White House award is highest in nation for young scientists

Neuroscientists look to the body to better understand the brain

A woman holds a model brain in front of her torso

July 1, 2019

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Neuroscientists look to the body to better understand the brain

Studies yield new insights into behavior, development, anesthesia

MIT Alum's six newly installed paintings seek to investigate, inspire

Todd Siler holds a painting up against a wall while an installer helps him assess its placement

May 14, 2019

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MIT Alum's six newly installed paintings seek to investigate, inspire

Todd Siler 'A.R.T.strings' series donated to Picower Institute by D.A. Duke

Why visual stimulation may work against Alzheimer’s

Three mouse brains in a row. White outlines show ventricles, or dark open spaces within

May 7, 2019

Research Findings

Why visual stimulation may work against Alzheimer’s

New findings help explain the surprising discovery that exposure to flickering light reduces amyloid plaques in mice

A comprehensive map of how Alzheimer’s affects the brain

An array of six images shows that oligodendrocytes high in amyloid also express more of two proteins

May 1, 2019

Research findings

A comprehensive map of how Alzheimer’s affects the brain

Analysis of genes altered by the disease could provide targets for new treatments

Five Picower students honored as ‘Graduate Women of Excellence’

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May 1, 2019

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Five Picower students honored as ‘Graduate Women of Excellence’

Designation recognizes community leadership, service

Three from MIT elected to the National Academy of Sciences

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May 1, 2019

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Three from MIT elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Faculty members Edward Boyden, Paula Hammond, and Aviv Regev recognized for “distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.”

Study reveals how glial cells may play key epilepsy role

A side by side comparison shows blue cells amid wisps of light green sandman

April 30, 2019

Research findings

Study reveals how glial cells may play key epilepsy role

Mutation in disease model flies undermines maintenance of key ion balance

Alumnus gives MIT $4.5 million to establish the Broderick Fund for Phytocannabinoid Research

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April 30, 2019

New Research

Alumnus gives MIT $4.5 million to establish the Broderick Fund for Phytocannabinoid Research

Gifts to MIT and Harvard Medical School totaling $9 million will fund independent research on cannabinoid’s influence on brain health and behavior

Deep stimulation improves cognitive control by augmenting brain rhythms

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April 4, 2019

Research Findings

Deep stimulation improves cognitive control by augmenting brain rhythms

Finding could improve development of personalized psychiatric treatments

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