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The Developing Brain

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July 11, 2018

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The Developing Brain

Development research yields discoveries, insights, innovations

What separates the strong from the weak among connections in the brain

A stretch of neuron represented as dots colored to indicate the release probability of active zones.

July 10, 2018

Research Findings

What separates the strong from the weak among connections in the brain

Calcium flux, channnels and time to mature are key

As brain extracts meaning from vision, study tracks progression of processing

July 10, 2018

Research Findings

As brain extracts meaning from vision, study tracks progression of processing

Six brain regions participate in a more blended way than has been appreciated

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

Research Findings

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

Research Findings

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

Research Findings

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

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