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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

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

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

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·April 3, 2017

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. Read More

This image shows the microbot on a penny.

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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

This shows the quantum biosensor that was implanted

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·April 10, 2019

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. Read More

This is an illustration of a cochlear implant.

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·October 9, 2013

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. Read More

This image shows the electrode next to a dime coin.

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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

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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 6, 2017

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. Read More

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·August 4, 2016

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. 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 2, 2017

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. Read More

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