FeaturedNeuroscience·August 22, 2021·4 min readEarbuds That Read Your MindRetrofitting wireless earbuds to detect neural signals and relaying the data back to smartphones via Bluetooth, researchers say the new earEEG system could have multiple applications, including health monitoring.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 11, 2016·3 min readA ‘Communication Breakdown’ During General AnesthesiaA new study reveals the neurological mechanisms at work during ketamine anesthesia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 20, 2019·6 min readWearable brain-machine interface could control a wheelchair, vehicle or computerResearchers have developed a new brain-machine interface headset that harnesses the power of machine learning to allow those with disabilities to maneuver their wheelchair with thought alone.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 9, 2015·5 min readBrain-to-Brain Networks Established in Rodents and PrimatesResearchers have been able to link the brains of primates and the brains of rodents, allowing the animals to exchange motor and sensory information to control movement or complete computations in real time.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 5, 2018·3 min readGestational Diabetes May Predispose Women to Postnatal DepressionA new study reveals 16% of new mothers who suffered gestational diabetes while pregnant developed postnatal depression symptoms following birth. Only 9% of women who didn't suffer GDM went on to develop PND. Researchers say gestational diabetes could be used as a biomarker for assessing PND risk following birth.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·December 10, 2022·7 min readBrain-Computer Interfaces Could Allow Soldiers to Control Weapons With Their Thoughts and Turn Off Their FearBrain-computer interfaces are currently being used to assist those with neuromuscular disorders in regaining everyday functions such as mobility and communication. The military is developing BCI technology to aid members in rapid response to threats. Researchers investigate the ethical questions of using neurotech such as BCI on the battle field.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 9, 2019·3 min readExcessive Body Fat Around Middle Linked to Smaller Brain SizeResearchers report obesity and excessive body fat around the middle is associated with lower grey matter volume in the brain. The study also found a link between obesity and shrinkage in specific brain areas.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 19, 2023·7 min readNeural Prosthesis Uses Brain Activity to Decode SpeechA newly developed machine learning model can predict the words a person is about to speak based on their neural activity recorded by a minimally invasive neuroprosthetic device.Read More
