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The world is constantly bombarding our senses with information, but the ways in which our brain extracts meaning from this information remains elusive.

Imagine you’re sitting in the driver’s seat of an autonomous car, cruising along a highway and staring down at your smartphone. Suddenly, the car detects a moose charging out of the woods and alerts you to take the wheel.

A research team led by Whitehead Institute scientists has identified 30 distinct chemical compounds — 20 of which are drugs undergoing clinical trial or have already been approved by the FDA — that boost the protein produc

Although psychiatric disorders can be linked to particular genes, the brain regions and mechanisms underlying particular disorders are not well-understood.

This fall, the School of Science will welcome four new members joining the faculty in the departments of Biology, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, and Chemistry.

This fall, the School of Science will welcome seven new members joining the faculty in the departments of Biology, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Chemistry, and Physics.

For decades, research has shown that our perception of the world is influenced by our expectations.

As a cucumber plant grows, it sprouts tightly coiled tendrils that seek out supports in order to pull the plant upward. This ensures the plant receives as much sunlight exposure as possible.

CRISPR-based tools have revolutionized our ability to target disease-linked genetic mutations.