Sex and Aggression Controlled by Cold Sensor in Brain: Mouse Study
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
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...
Implantable, Biodegradable Device Speeds Up Neural Regeneration: Rat Study
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...
Decoding Mood from Human Brain Signals
Researchers have built a decoder which is able to translate neural signals into mood variations. ... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Nanotubes Go With the Flow to Penetrate Brain Tissue
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...
Amputees Can Learn to Control a Robotic Arm with Their Minds
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...
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.... Read More...
Making Brain Implants Smaller Could Prolong Their Lifespan
Researchers say making implantable electrodes smaller can help reduce brain scaring and prolong the lifespan of the technology. ... Read More...
How the Brain Helps Us Understand Spoken Words in Noisy Settings
A new study identifies a neural mechanism that allows the brain to compensate for speech sounds when they are obscured by noise.... Read More...
Pop-Outs: How the Brain Extracts Meaning From Noise
Auditory cortex neurons are able to pick out aspects of sounds associated with language, even in a 'noisy environment'.... Read More...
Precise Nerve Stimulation Via Electrode Implants Offers New Hope for Paralysis Patients
A tiny array of implanted electrodes may help people with spinal cord injuries to regain use of their paralyzed limbs, a new study reveals.... Read More...