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Tackling rare genetic disorders with patient-focused science

High-speed microscopy reveals electrical activity across the brain

DNA shaper steers nervous system development

MIT honors employees with 2026 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Distinction in Service

Artistic representation of a neural network.

How visual learning happens in the brain

A graphic of the human brain in grey, with different regions highlighted in red, green, and yellow.

Separating logic and language

Human heads includes lots of multi colored spheres, symbolizing communication concepts. (3d render)

The brain’s language network is more extensive than previously thought

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Human heads includes lots of multi colored spheres, symbolizing communication concepts. (3d render)

The brain’s language network is more extensive than previously thought

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Two McGovern faculty appointed to named professorships at MIT

Green and blue cells as seen under a microscope

The brain’s internal ruler

Would you return a favor? Scientists say it depends on the relationship