Scientists identified how circuit connections in fruit flies tune to the right size and degree of signal transmission capability. Understanding this could lead to a way to tweak abnormal signal transmission in certain disorders.
The neuroscientist is recognized for her ongoing work to understand molecular and cellular mechanisms that enable the brain to adapt to experience.
MIT CSAIL researchers combine AI and electron microscopy to expedite detailed brain network mapping, aiming to enhance connectomics research and clinical pathology.
Scientists find a protein common to flies and people is essential for supporting the structure of axons that neurons project to make circuit connections.
First detailed mapping and modeling of thalamus inputs onto visual cortex neurons show brain leverages "wisdom of the crowd" to process sensory information.
Comparing models of working memory with real-world data, MIT researchers find information resides not in persistent neural activity, but in the pattern of its connections.
Tomosyn’s tight regulation of neurotransmitter release distinguishes functions of two neuron classes at the fly neuromuscular junction.
Among study’s many surprises may be a new way to address Fragile X syndrome — by finding a "protein X."
The protein Synaptotagmin 7 limits supply of neurotransmitter-containing vesicles for release at synapses.
Rapid imaging method could help reveal how conditions such as autism affect brain cells.
MIT study finds synapses develop strength with calcium, maturation.
Study reveals how, when a synapse strengthens, its neighbors weaken.
Researchers will advance our understanding of the human mind and discover new ways to treat, prevent, and cure neurological disorders.
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