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·July 30, 2019·8 min read

Team IDs Spoken Words and Phrases in Real Time from Brain’s Speech Signals

Using ECoG and machine learning, researchers decoded spoken words and phrases in real-time from brain signals that control speech. The technology could eventually be used to help those who have lost vocal control to regain their voice.

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·December 4, 2018·4 min read

Mothers Whose Responses to Infants’ Facial Cues Increase Reports Stronger Bonds with Babies

Researchers report increases in cortical responses to infants' faces between the prenatal to postnatal period is associated with more positive relationships with the baby after birth.

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·September 10, 2018·5 min read

Decoding Mood from Human Brain Signals

Researchers have built a decoder which is able to translate neural signals into mood variations.

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·July 10, 2018·6 min read

15 Minutes of Exercise Creates Optimal Brain State for Mastering New Motor Skills

A new study reports a short burst of exercise can dramatically improve long term retention of new motor skills.

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·May 15, 2018·4 min read

Why We Need to Figure Out a Theory of Consciousness

A new article looks at theories of consciousness and novel research aimed at providing a better understanding of the roots of consciousness.

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·May 7, 2018·5 min read

Brain Activity May Explain Diabetics’ Negative Feelings and Increased Depression Risk

According to researchers, people with diabetes may be at increased risk of suffering from depression as a result of biological problems in regulating sugar levels that influence emotional response in the brain. Using EEG, researchers discovered those with higher levels of insulin resistance showed greater response to negative images.

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·April 30, 2018·6 min read

Editing Brain Activity with Holography

Researchers use holographic projection into the brain to activate and suppress neurons. The technology has the ability to copy real patterns of brain activity and trick the brain into perceiving sensory information. The technology could have implications for the development of new prosthetics and brain implants.

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·April 16, 2018·4 min read

Brain Activity Study Offers Potential Insight into Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study may provide key insights into the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report people with higher levels of amyloid beta showed less activity in brain areas associated with working memory when engaged in cognitively demanding tasks.

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·January 17, 2018·6 min read

Prebiotics in Infant Formula May Improve Memory, Learning and Alter Brain Function

A new study using piglets shows prebiotics used in baby formula can enhance memory and learning, as well as altering brain chemistry.

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·December 21, 2017·4 min read

Physicists Negate Century-Old Assumption Regarding Neurons and Brain Activity

Physicists report their findings about neurons and brain activity goes against conventional belief and could call into question thousands of scientific studies. They also believe their findings could impact new research into the origins of neurodegenerative diseases.

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·November 17, 2017·5 min read

Brain Activity Buffers Against Worsening Anxiety

It may be possible to buffer against developing depression and anxiety by boosting brain activity in areas associated with problem solving, a new study reports.