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Neuroscientists reverse some behavioral symptoms of Williams Syndrome

April 22, 2019

Neuroscientists reverse some behavioral symptoms of Williams Syndrome

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Anne Trafton | MIT News Office

Williams Syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that affects about 1 in 10,000 babies born in the United States, produces a range of symptoms including cognitive impairments, cardiovascular p

How our gray matter tackles gray areas

April 18, 2019

How our gray matter tackles gray areas

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Gina Vitale | MIT News correspondent

When Katie O’Nell’s high school biology teacher showed a NOVA video on epigenetics after the AP exam, he was mostly trying to fill time.

Four from MIT elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2019

April 17, 2019

Four from MIT elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2019

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MIT News Office

Four MIT faculty members are among more than 200 leaders from academia, business, public affairs, the humanities, and the arts elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the academy anno

Giving robots a better feel for object manipulation

April 16, 2019

Giving robots a better feel for object manipulation

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Rob Matheson | MIT News Office

A new learning system developed by MIT researchers improves robots’ abilities to mold materials into target shapes and make predictions about interacting with solid objects and liquids.