The McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT is led by a team of world-renowned neuroscientists committed to meeting two great challenges of modern science: understanding how the brain works and discovering new ways to prevent and treat brain disorders.

This twenty-minute video provides viewers with an intimate tour of the McGovern Institute -- from our lab benches to our brain imaging center -- and it explores the tools and technologies our scientists are using to unlock the mystery of the human brain.

For more information about the McGovern Institute, please visit our website: http://web.mit.edu/mcgovern

Click here to learn more about how our research is contributing to the understanding of different brain diseases.