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Study shows where brain transforms seeing into acting

A tangle of neurons, colored ice blue, shimmer in the PPC of a mouse.

July 3, 2018

Research Findings

Study shows where brain transforms seeing into acting

MIT scientists discover fundamental rule of brain plasticity

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June 22, 2018

Research Findings

MIT scientists discover fundamental rule of brain plasticity

When a synapse strengthens, others immediately nearby weaken

Protein pair quickly makes memories of new places

Side-by-side images of hippocampuses, one glowing brighter because it is expressing neuogranin.

June 4, 2018

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Protein pair quickly makes memories of new places

Encountering novel contexts cues the brain to churn out neurogranin

Neuroscientists discover roles of gene linked to Alzheimer’s

Amyloid beta enhanced in APOE4

May 31, 2018

Research Findings

Neuroscientists discover roles of gene linked to Alzheimer’s

Study reveals why people with the APOE4 gene have higher risk of the disease

Fighting toxic stress tough but possible, symposium speakers say

Dr. Ravi Raju presents at the symposium

May 14, 2018

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Fighting toxic stress tough but possible, symposium speakers say

'You have to really take the time to understand'

Brain circuit helps us learn by watching others

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May 3, 2018

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Brain circuit helps us learn by watching others

Scientists pinpoint neural interactions that are necessary for observational learning.

Symposium speaks to the many powers of brain rhythms

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April 9, 2018

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Symposium speaks to the many powers of brain rhythms

11 experts convened at Picower April 4

A heavy working memory load may sink brainwave ‘synch’

a cartoon brain with a gauge showing that it is full

April 5, 2018

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A heavy working memory load may sink brainwave ‘synch’

At capacity coupling between key regions breaks down

Study suggests method for boosting growth of blood vessels and muscle

March 22, 2018

Research findings

Study suggests method for boosting growth of blood vessels and muscle

Activating proteins linked to longevity may help to increase endurance and combat frailty in the elderly

Study IDs important role for specific gene in 16p11.2 deletion autism

green staining shows MVP protein in neurons

March 20, 2018

Research Findings

Study IDs important role for specific gene in 16p11.2 deletion autism

Study finds MVP protein needed for homeostatic plasticity

"What made me aware I wanted to study the brain?"

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March 18, 2018

Brain Awareness Week 2018

"What made me aware I wanted to study the brain?"

Picower Institute researchers discuss their early inspiration

Making waves for health

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March 1, 2018

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Making waves for health

Innovative insights, methods raise clnical potential of instilling brain waves

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