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·October 2, 2014·4 min read

NIH Taps Lab to Develop Sophisticated Electrode Array System to Monitor Brain Activity

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have been awarded an NIH grant to help develop an electrode array system which will help scientists better understand how the brain works.

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·September 2, 2014·4 min read

Early Cerebellum Injury Hinders Neural Development, Possible Root of Autism

Researchers theorize early damage to the cerebellum can hinder neurodevelopment and could be a possible root of autism.

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·August 24, 2014·3 min read

Neuroscience and Big Data: How to Find Simplicity in the Brain

A new paper describes the scientific motivations for studying neural activity, along with a class of machine learning, called dimensionality reduction, for interpreting the activity.

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·July 2, 2014·3 min read

Cal BRAIN Kickstarts California Efforts to Map the Brain

California governor allocates an initial grant of $2 million to the Cal-BRAIN initiative to help map the brain.

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·June 20, 2014·7 min read

Seeing the Inner Workings of the Brain Made Easier by New Technique

Researchers improve on their original technique for peering into the intact brain.

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·June 2, 2014·3 min read

Shining a Light on Memory

Using optogenetics, researchers have been able to inactivate and then reactivate memory in genetically engineered rats.

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·May 28, 2014·3 min read

Journey of Discovery Starts Toward Understanding and Treating Networks of the Brain

DARPA's SUBNETS program includes two complementary research pathways that emphasize neural plasticity and single-neuron recording.

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·May 1, 2014·3 min read

Delving Deep into the Brain

Researchers use MRI sensor to map neural activity with molecular precision.

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·April 24, 2014·3 min read

Channel Makeover Bioengineered to Switch off Neurons

Researchers bioengineer an enhancement to a cutting edge technology that provides instant control over brain circuit activity with a flash of light.

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Featured Genetics

·October 17, 2013·5 min read

Researchers Expand the Genetic Code of Mammals to Control Protein Activity in Neurons with Light

Using a new optogenetic technique, researchers change the shape of a protein in the brains of mice.

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·September 27, 2013·1 min read

Challenges and Opportunities of the BRAIN Initiative to be Addressed in Public Hearing

Join the public hearing ""A Mindful Approach to the BRAIN Initiative" in person or online. The meeting will be held on the morning of October 4, 2013.