Disorders | Picower Institute

Picower Institute scientists investigate the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying complex disorders of the brain that affect emotion and cognition. To learn more about research in these or other areas, select them under "Research Topics" and you'll find relevant Picower people, discoveries and events.

April 9, 2018

Events

11 experts convened at Picower April 4

March 20, 2018

Research Findings

Study finds MVP protein needed for homeostatic plasticity

March 1, 2018

News feature

Innovative insights, methods raise clnical potential of instilling brain waves

February 8, 2018

New research

Astrocytes may 'partner' with neurons to process information

January 15, 2018

Research findings

A new study by MIT neuroscientists suggests a model for how we gain volitional control of working memory

December 7, 2017

In the news

November 16, 2017

Interview

October 26, 2017

Research Findings

Studies in mice show promise for human treatment of 16p11.2 deletion syndrome

October 17, 2017

Research Findings

Neuroscientists identify genetic changes in microglia in a mouse model of neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease.

October 5, 2017

Awards

The award will be used to map the neural circuitry of social interactions and develop a mathematical model for complex group behaviors.

October 4, 2017

Recognition

Tweaking neurons in lab animals could help reveal what makes us individuals

September 13, 2017

Research findings

Bacterial populations in mother’s GI tract may play a central role.