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Could prosthetic limbs one day be controlled by human thought?

Neuroscience NewsJune 27, 2019

Having identified a new, simpler way to study neural activity, researchers believe they are on track to creating a compact, low power and potentially wireless brain sensor that could make thought-controlled prosthetic limbs ubiquitous.... Read More...

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Sex and Aggression Controlled by Cold Sensor in Brain: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsMarch 1, 2019

Embedding a molecule called TRPM8 into the surface of some cells helps reduce aggression and sexual appetite in mice, a new study reports. ... Read More...

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How the Brain Responds to Texture

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 8, 2019

A new study reports neurons in the somatosensory cortex respond differently to various features of a surface, creating a high dimensional representation of texture in the brain. The findings could help develop neuroprosthetics capable of identifying textures in greater detail.... Read More...

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Implantable, Biodegradable Device Speeds Up Neural Regeneration: Rat Study

Neuroscience NewsOctober 8, 2018

WUSTL researchers have developed a new, implantable and biodegradable device that delivers pulses of electrical activity to damaged peripheral nerves in rats, helping the animals to regrow nerves and improve nerve function.... Read More...

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Decoding Mood from Human Brain Signals

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 10, 2018

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

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Editing Brain Activity with Holography

Neuroscience NewsApril 30, 2018

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.... Read More...

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Nanotubes Go With the Flow to Penetrate Brain Tissue

Neuroscience NewsDecember 18, 2017

A new device that uses fast flowing fluids to insert nanotubes into the brain may be used to help treat a number of neurological diseases, researchers say.... Read More...

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Amputees Can Learn to Control a Robotic Arm with Their Minds

Neuroscience NewsNovember 27, 2017

Researchers report amputees are able to control a robotic arm with help of brain implants and BMI technology. The study details how brain areas that control both the intact arm and amputated limb can create new connections and learn to control the robotic arm, even years following the loss of a limb.... Read More...

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

Neuroscience NewsNovember 13, 2017

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

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