Brain Research

Summary: Researchers have discovered that the Tau protein, often linked to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, also has a protective role...

Researchers peer into the brain to learn how cognitive maps help us navigate the world. This story also appears in...

Summary: A new study reveals that gender nonconforming play behavior in 7-year-olds is associated with increased behavioral difficulties, including autistic...

MIT faculty and affiliates are recognized for pushing the boundaries of science and for creating highly inclusive and collaborative research...

Summary: Research has revealed that individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) are significantly less likely to exhibit the molecular signs of...

Domitilla Del Vecchio and Themis Sapsis of MechE and Mehrdad Jazayeri of BCS and the McGovern Institute will each receive...

Summary: Researchers have identified a natural molecule, phosphatidic acid, that reduces the sensitivity of touch-sensing ion channels, providing a promising...

Summary: Researchers discovered that nearly 45% of people sing earworms in perfect pitch, suggesting a hidden “perfect pitch” ability in...

Summary: Researchers have uncovered how the brain processes inferential reasoning by recording neuron activity in individuals as they learned through...

Summary: A new study suggests that the risk of developing dementia in Parkinson’s disease patients may be lower or occur...