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·March 13, 2018·5 min read

The Learning Brain is Less Flexible Than We Thought

According to researchers, when learning a new task, the brain is less flexible than previously believed.

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·December 13, 2017·5 min read

The Enigmatic Brain: Using WWII Code Breaking Techniques to Interpret Brain Data

University of Pennsylvania researchers use cryptographic techniques to decode the activity of motor neurons.

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·December 8, 2017·5 min read

Electrical Stimulation in Brain Bypasses Senses and Instructs Movement

University of Rochester researchers report low levels of electrical stimulation delivered to areas of the brain responsible for movement can instruct an appropriate response, replacing signals for sensory processing.

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·November 13, 2017·3 min read

Experts Call for Ethics Rules to Protect Privacy and Free Will As Brain Implants Advance

Researchers call for regulations and ethical guidelines to help protect personal privacy and autonomy for those who use neurotechnologies.

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·October 8, 2017·7 min read

Melding Mind and Machine: How Close Are We?

Researchers investigate advances in BCI and consider the implications of linking our brains up to technology.

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·September 14, 2017·2 min read

Connecting a Human Brain to the Internet in Real Time

A new project dubbed Brainternet can turn the brain into an Internet of Things node online.

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·July 12, 2017·4 min read

Creating Music by Thought Alone

Researchers have created a new musical instrument that can be controlled by thought alone. The instrument, dubbed the Encephalophone, may help as a rehabilitation tool for those with motor disabilities, the Frontiers in Human Neuroscience study reports.

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·May 27, 2017·7 min read

Mind Controlled Device Helps Stroke Patients Retrain Brain to Move Paralyzed Hands

Researchers use BCI and exoskeleton technology to allow people with paralyzed hands following stroke to regain movement and control of their limb.

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·March 13, 2017·3 min read

Locked-In ALS Patients Answer Yes or No Questions with Wearable fNIRS Device

fNIRS technology is allowing ALS patients who are 'locked in' to communicate, a new study reports.

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·March 9, 2017·4 min read

Researchers Directly Observe Concepts in Human Brain

Technological advances allow researchers to observe how the brain processes semantic information.

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·February 21, 2017·8 min read

Brain Computer Interface Advance Allows Fast and Accurate Typing By People With Paralysis

New advances in brain computer interface technology allows three people with movement impairments to control a cursor by imagining their hand movements.