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Unraveling the Mysteries of the Brain

Our Mission

Our mission is to understand the brain and to apply that knowledge to improve human health and well-being. To accomplish these goals, we study the brain at many levels, across multiple disciplines, and we collaborate with academic, clinical, and industry partners around the world to challenge and probe the unknown.

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Spotlight

A new way to see the activity inside a living cell

Using fluorescent labels that switch on and off, MIT engineers can study how molecules in a cell interact to control the cell’s behavior.

Our Researchers

Our faculty consists of leading researchers with cutting-edge expertise and complementary approaches to understanding the brain.

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