Compulsive No More

June 6, 2013
McGovern study sheds light on what causes compulsive behavior, could improve OCD treatments.

Brain Scan Issue No. 27 now online!

John Gabrieli uses brain imaging to understand the origins of mental disorders and search for better treatments. Read more >>

Breaking down the Parkinson's pathway

March 12, 2013
New study is first to analyze how affected brain cells respond during different behavioral tasks.

2013 Symposium Videos Now Online

June 6, 2013
Selected talks from our annual symposium are now available online

Understanding the brain

in health and disease

Martha Constantine-Paton Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Constantine-Paton is among 9 MIT faculty members elected to the academy this year.

Ann Graybiel and Other Kavli Prize Winners Meet the President

March 28, 2013
Obama hosts Dresselhaus, Graybiel and Luu in Oval Office