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·October 1, 2015

How to Make a Mini Brain

In a new paper, researchers describe how to make a mini-brain with low expense and relative ease. Read More

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·September 28, 2015

Light Touch: How Embedded Optical Sensors Could Make Robotic Hands More Dexterous

Researchers have developed a new soft robotic hand with numerous embedded fiber optic sensors and a new type of stretchable optical sensor. They believe incorporating the stretchable optical material into the hand could help provide more feedback. Read More

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·August 17, 2015

Wireless Implantable Optogenetics Device Can Stimulate Nerves in Mice

Researchers have developed a new implantable optogenetics device which they believe could expand the scope of this new field of research. Read More

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·August 3, 2015

Researchers Develop 3D Printed Brain Tissue

Researchers have developed a new 3D printed layer structure which incorporates neural cells. Read More

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·June 24, 2015

Artificial Neurons Can Communicate in the Same Way as Human Neurons

Researchers create a fully functional neuron using organic bioelectronics. The artificial neuron is able to mimic the function of human neurons. Read More

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·June 7, 2015

Planarian Regeneration Model Discovered by Artificial Intelligence

Researchers present the first model of regeneration discovered by artificial intelligence. Read More

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·February 25, 2015

3D Printed Guides Can Help Restore Function in Damaged Nerves

Researchers have successfully used a 3D printed guide to help damaged nerves repair themselves. Read More

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·January 13, 2015

First Contracting Human Muscle Grown in Laboratory

Researchers report they have created the first lab grown, contracting human muscles. Read More

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·October 20, 2014

Graphene Microelectrodes are Powerful Tools for Studying Epilepsy and Other Brain Disorders

Researchers develop a graphene microelectrode that allows for optical imaging and electrophysiological recordings of neural circuits. Read More

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·October 14, 2014

Microrobots Armed with New Force-Sensing System to Probe Cells

Researchers have created a force sensing system which can attach to microbots for cellular level research. Read More

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·October 2, 2014

NIH Taps Lab to Develop Sophisticated Electrode Array System to Monitor Brain Activity

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have been awarded an NIH grant to help develop an electrode array system which will help scientists better understand how the brain works. Read More