Rebecca Saxe

neuroscientist

Rebecca Saxe is a renowned neuroscientist and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), specializing in cognitive neuroscience and the study of social cognition. Her research investigates how the brain processes social information, including the emotional responses associated with interpersonal interactions. Saxe's work has provided valuable insights into the neural mechanisms underlying empathy and emotional connections, reinforcing the idea that simple actions, like a mother's kiss, can have profound effects on emotional and physical health.