Virtual Finger Enables Scientists to Navigate and Analyze 3D Images of Complex Biological Structures Researchers pioneer a new way to digitally navigate 3D images of synapses and neurons.
Virtual Humans Inspire Patients to Open Up A new study reports patients are more open to disclosing personal information with a virtual human than a real one.
Restoring Active Memory Program Poised to Launch DARPA selects two universities to assist with its RAM program, which aims to develop a wireless, implantable neuroprosthetic to help those with TBI to overcome memory deficits.
Research Gives Unprecedented 3D View of Important Brain Receptor Researchers provide a new 3D view of NMDA receptors.
New Device Allows Brain to Bypass Spinal Cord and Move Paralyzed Limbs A new electronic neural bypass device allows a paralyzed man to move his fingers and hand.
Real or Fake? Research Shows Brain Uses Multiple Clues for Facial Recognition According to new research, it takes more than just seeing a face to make it look human.
‘All Systems Go’ for a Paralyzed Person to Kick off the World Cup A paralyzed person is expected to make the first kick in the World Cup this year, thanks to a new brain controlled exoskeleton with a sense of touch, designed by researchers at TUM.
Turing Test Success Marks Milestone in Computing History For the first time in its 65 year history, a supercomputer nicknamed Eugene Goostman, past the Turing Test.
Map of Pain Reveals How Our Ability to Identify the Source of Pain Varies Across the Body Researchers map how pain is distributed across the body without touch sensation.
Journey of Discovery Starts Toward Understanding and Treating Networks of the Brain DARPA's SUBNETS program includes two complementary research pathways that emphasize neural plasticity and single-neuron recording.
Illuminating Neuron Activity in 3D Researchers have created a new imaging system which reveals neural activity throughout the brain of living animals.
By Restoring Sense of Touch to Amputees, HAPTIX Seeks to Overcome Physical and Psychological Effects of Upper Limb Loss DARPA's HAPTIX program seeks to provide amputees with natural touch sensations.
Scientists Create Circuit Board Modeled on the Human Brain Researchers have developed faster and more energy efficient microchips based on the human brain. The technology offers greater possibilities for advances in robotic and understanding of the human brain.
Researchers Push New Parkinson’s Treatment Toward Clinical Trials CLR01 protein prevents aggregation by speeding up configuration. The finding could help develop new treatment options for Parkinson's disease.
Google Glass Puts the Focus on Parkinson’s Researchers are investigating Google Glass as an aid to help people with PD retain their independence for longer.
