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Prototype strategies for treating brain disorders

New technologies for recording neural activity, controlling neural activity, or building brain circuits, may be capable someday of serving …

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Tools for mapping the molecular architecture and wiring of the brain

Complex biological systems such as brain circuits are extended 3-D structures made out of nanoscale building blocks such as proteins, RNAs,…

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Understanding normal and pathological brain computations

We are providing our tools to the community, and also using them within our lab, to analyze how specific brain mechanisms (molecular, cellu…

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Algorithmic Justice League

www.ajl.orgAn unseen force is rising—helping to determine who is hired, granted a loan, or even how long someone spends in prison. This for…

A focused approach to imaging neural activity in the brain

New molecule for imaging calcium in neurons reduces crosstalk from neighboring neurons.

Embracing neurodiversity to better understand autism

Using personalized, naturalistic experiments, the Gabrieli lab is pioneering new approaches to neurodevelopmental differences.

Ed Boyden receives 2019 Lennart Nilsson Award

The award recognizes outstanding contributions within the realm of scientific photography.

A noninvasive method for deep brain stimulation

Electrodes placed on the scalp could help patients with brain diseases.

Ed Boyden wins prestigious Wilhelm Exner Medal

Entrepreneurial science award recognizes scientists whose work opens up “new dimensions of economic progress."

Neurodiverse curiosity, with Kristy Johnson

“To really understand curiosity, we need new metrics, or new ways of thinking, or both."

New method visualizes groups of neurons as they compute

Fluorescent probe could allow scientists to watch circuits within the brain and link their activity to specific behaviors.

Mapping the brain at high resolution

New 3D imaging technique can reveal, much more quickly than other methods, how neurons connect throughout the brain.

In-cell sequencing reveals genome’s natural geometry

A new method for sequencing the genome of an intact single cell may help researchers understand how key autism genes are regulated.

Detecting patients’ pain levels via their brain signals

System could help with diagnosing and treating noncommunicative patients.

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Deep Reinforcement Learning for Pain Management

Opioid therapy is the cornerstone of management of pain in the ICU. However, opioids present numerous side effects and are highly addictive…

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Neuroscientist Ed Boyden is decoding the brain with the power of light

With the help of flashing lights and materials used in diapers, we could find out what thoughts are made of.

Ed Boyden awarded the Croonian Medal and Lecture 2020

Named for one of the original Fellows of the Royal Society, the Croonian Medal and Lecture is the premier lecture in biological sciences.

Decoding physical patterns of our bodies via conformable devices

In an interview with Medgadget, Canan Dagdeviren talks about the mission and ethos of Conformable Decoders

Ed Boyden awarded 2019 Warren Alpert Prize, with Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Gero Miesenböck

The Warren Alpert Foundation honors scientists whose work has improved the understanding, prevention, treatment or cure of human disease.

The Future of Neuroimplantable Devices: A materials science and regulatory perspective

The past two decades have seen unprecedented progress in the development of novel materials, form factors, and functionalities in neuroimp…

Three from MIT elected to the National Academy of Sciences for 2019

Faculty members Edward Boyden, Paula Hammond, and Aviv Regev recognized for “distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.

Ed Boyden elected to National Academy of Sciences

Boyden’s research creates and applies technologies that aim to expand our understanding of the brain.

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3D nanofabrication by volumetric deposition and controlled shrinkage of patterned scaffolds

Oran, D., Rodriques, S. G., Gao, R., Asano, S., Skylar-Scott, M. A., Chen, F., Tillberg, P., Marblestone, A., Boyden, E. S. (2018). 3D nanofabrication by volumetric deposition and controlled shrinkage of patterned scaffolds. Science, 362(6420), 1281–1285.

Alana gift to MIT launches Down syndrome research center, technology program for disabilities

Foundation’s $28.6 million gift will fund science, innovation, and education to advance understanding, ability, and inclusion.

Thanks to rapid, 3D imaging, anyone can tour the fly brain

A new fly-through of the fly brain allows anyone to whizz past neurons and visit any of the 40 million synapses where neurons touch neuron.

‘Taste of the future’: New microscopy technique captures stunning images of a fly’s brain

Ed Boyden and collaborators combine expansion microscopy with lattice light-sheet microscopy to capture detailed images of the brain.

From brain prostheses to the 3D brain: Ed Boyden on the future of neuroscience

Boyden is certainly a wellspring of innovative ideas—but more than this, he is a scientific pioneer.

Congratulations to the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees

The 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 list includes at least three members of the Media Lab community.

A 29-Year-Old CEO Who's Shaking Up Diagnostics & Other Stories From The 2019 Healthcare 30 Under 30

Biomechatronics researcher Tyler Clites and Synthetic Neurobiology researcher Fei Chen are among the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees.

Ed Boyden on "How to invent game-changing technologies"

Neuroscientist Ed Boyden discussing two inventions of his that have revolutionized neuroscience: optogenetics and expansion microscopy.

Ed Boyden at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Symposium—Brains and Behavior

10+ years of Human 2.0

Revisit Human 2.0, a 2007 Media Lab symposium focused on the future of human adaptability.

Optogenetics: understanding the brain, one flash of light at a time

A powerful tool to excite neurons using light is helping researchers to map the brain’s connections.

Congratulations to Ed Boyden on being inducted as an AIMBE Fellow

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows honors those who have made out…

Ed Boyden receives 2018 Canada Gairdner International Award

MIT scientist is among three recognized for the discovery of optogenetics.

Archon: A fluorescent voltage indicator for imaging neural activity

Fluorescent sensor allows imaging of neurons' electrical communications, without electrodes

Tiny implant opens way to deliver drugs deep into the brain

Scientists have created a hair-thin implant that can drip medications deep into the brain by remote control and with pinpoint precision.

Next-generation optogenetic molecules control single neurons

Focused laser beam could help scientists map connections among neurons that underlie behavior

Ed Boyden and optogenetics: The future of neuroscience

Eric Topol, editor-in-chief of Medscape, interviews Synthetic Neurobiology head Ed Boyden.

Robotic Patch Clamping Gains Eyes

Patch clamping, a method that allows scientists to study the electrical activity of single cells, is one of the oldest tools in the neurosc…

Robotic system monitors specific neurons

Success rate is comparable to that of highly trained scientists performing the process manually

A bionic man: Hugh Herr strides forward on next-generation robotic legs

You’ll likely hear Hugh Herr before you see him.The charismatic leader of MIT’s biomechatronics research group wears two next-generation pr…

Expansion Pathology

Enlarging clinical samples for imaging to understand the building blocks of pathologies with nanoscale precision

Some amazing facts about your unbelievable brain

Why was Einstein’s brain so good at some things and not others? Why is yours?

New approach to amputation could reduce phantom pain

The technique, tested in rodents, could yield better sensation and control of prosthetic limbs

Bringing sensation to bionic limbs

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Iterative Expansion Microscopy

High-resolution imaging with conventional microscopes:Tissue-expansion technique could allow scientists to map brain circuits.

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