FeaturedNeuroscience·November 5, 2019Talk to the hand: Human brain can rewire itself after traumatic bodily injuryWhen the brain is deprived of input from a limb following amputation, it reorganizes its neural map and reroutes the function to the remaining limb. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosneurotechOpen Neuroscience ArticlesRobotics·September 4, 2019Electronic glove offers ‘humanlike’ features for prosthetic hand usersResearchers have developed a sensor-instrumented glove for prosthetic hand controls which can sense pressure, temperature, and hydration using electronic chips sending sensory data via a wristwatch. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articlespain·July 17, 2019Hit it where it hurts: Scientists reveal how mirrors cure phantom painVisual responsiveness in the somatosensory cortex diminishes significantly following mirror therapy for phantom limb pain. Before therapy, researchers discovered a strong, unexpected activation in the sensorimotor foot region of amputees to visually presented images of the foot. This response was no longer present following mirror therapy. Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 7, 2019Scientists Find Worms that Recently Evolved the Ability to Regrow a Complete HeadAt least four species of marine ribbon worms independently evolved the ability to regrow a head after amputation. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 22, 2019Phantom Limb Sensation ExplainedA new study reveals functional changes occur among sensitive and motor brain regions following amputation. The findings shed new light on why some people feel phantom limb sensations following the loss of a limb. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesRobotics·February 5, 2019Brain Hand Map is Maintained in Amputees with and Without Phantom Limb SensationsA new MRI study reveals the brain retains neural 'fingerprints' of a missing hand, decades after amputation and regardless of whether the person experiences phantom limb sensations. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·December 31, 2018Rerouting Nerves During Amputation Reduces Phantom Limb Pain Before it StartsResearchers report using primary targeted muscle reinnervation during amputation helps to reduce, and in some cases, prevent phantom limb and stump pain in patients. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 5, 2018Amputation Injury is Communicated to Opposing LimbsResearchers report that following amputation of one limb, the bioelectrical properties are immediately reflected in the undamaged, opposing limb. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeurologyNeuroscience VideosneurotechOpen Neuroscience Articlespain·September 6, 2018New Theory for Phantom Limb Pain Points the Way to More Effective TreatmentResearchers present a new theory which states, following amputation, the neural circuitry connected to the missing limb becomes entangled with other neural networks, specifically ones responsible for pain perception. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 26, 2018New Techniques Show Prosthetics Users Rely on Intact LimbA new study that utilized electronic sensors discovered prosthesis users rely more heavily on their intact limbs to perform every tasks in their daily lives. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceRobotics·June 2, 2018Surgical Technique Improves Sensation and Control of Prosthetic LimbsResearchers have developed a new neural interface that is able to relay commands from the central nervous system to a robotic prosthesis. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyRobotics·March 14, 2018A Way to Restore Movement Sensation in Upper Limb Amputation PatientsResearchers have developed a new method of restoring movement sensation for upper limb amputees. The researchers used small robots to vibrate muscles in order to 'turn on' movement sensations. Read More
