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Image shows a bundle of neurons in the mini brain. The mini brain is bright pink and the neurons are purple and white.

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·October 1, 2015·5 min read

How to Make a Mini Brain

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

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·September 28, 2015·4 min read

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.

Image shows the spinal cord stimulation device and a drawing of a spine.

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·April 3, 2017·5 min read

Man Moves Paralyzed Legs Using Device That Stimulates Spinal Cord

A new study reports researchers have successfully used electrical stimulation on the spinal cord of a paralyzed patient to allow him to stand, move his legs and make stepping motions.

This image shows the microbot on a penny.

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·October 14, 2014·2 min read

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.

This shows the quantum biosensor that was implanted

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·April 10, 2019·4 min read

New quantum material could warn of neurological disease

A new quantum sensor is able to automatically receive hydrogen when placed beneath a brain slice. Researchers say this could be the first step in creating a pathway that builds a computer device to store and transfer real memories, in essence, allowing for the 'upload' of memory.

This is an illustration of a cochlear implant.

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·October 9, 2013·4 min read

New Strategy Lets Cochlear Implant Users Hear Music

Researchers have developed a new way of processing signals in cochlear implants to help users hear music better.

This image shows the electrode next to a dime coin.

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·October 2, 2014·4 min read

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.

This image shows the different networks and datasets.

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·June 7, 2015·6 min read

Planarian Regeneration Model Discovered by Artificial Intelligence

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

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·February 6, 2017·5 min read

Prosthetic Arm Technology That Detects Spinal Nerve Signals

A newly developed sensor for prosthetic arms can detect spinal motor neuron signals, a new study reports.

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·August 4, 2016·6 min read

Replicating the Connection Between Muscles and Nerves

Researchers have developed a new chip that could help test new treatments for ALS and other neuromuscular disorders.

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·August 3, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Develop 3D Printed Brain Tissue

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

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·June 2, 2017·5 min read

Researchers Rewire Brain of One Species to Have Connectivity of Another

Researchers have rewired the neural circuits of one species and given its connections to a new species. The study answers a number of questions about evolution of neural circuits and behavior.

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bioengineering

How to Make a Mini Brain

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

Man Moves Paralyzed Legs Using Device That Stimulates Spinal Cord

Microrobots Armed with New Force-Sensing System to Probe Cells

New quantum material could warn of neurological disease

New Strategy Lets Cochlear Implant Users Hear Music

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

Planarian Regeneration Model Discovered by Artificial Intelligence

Prosthetic Arm Technology That Detects Spinal Nerve Signals

Replicating the Connection Between Muscles and Nerves

Researchers Develop 3D Printed Brain Tissue

Researchers Rewire Brain of One Species to Have Connectivity of Another

Unleashing the Mind: The Neuroscience of Meditation and its Impact on Memory

Unveiling the Complexity of Musical Taste: Subgenres and Preferences Explored

Researchers Release The Most Detailed Fruit Fly Nerve Cord Connectome

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