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·August 21, 2023·7 min read

Mapping the Mind: Worm’s Brain Activity Fully Decoded

Researchers successfully mapped the neural activity of the C. elegans worm, correlating it to its behaviors such as movement and feeding. Using novel technologies and methodologies, they developed a comprehensive atlas that showcases how most of the worm's neurons encode its various actions.

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·August 1, 2023·5 min read

Charting Infant Minds: Early Brain Development Mapped

Scientists have created a set of infant brain cortex parcellation maps that offer an intricate look into brain development from birth to two years old. Using a combination of high-resolution functional and structural MRI scans, these maps reveal a fine-grained understanding of when different brain functions develop.

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·June 24, 2023·5 min read

Octo-eyes: Unraveling Octopus Vision with Neural Mapping

Researchers mapped neural activity in an octopus's visual system, revealing striking similarities to humans. The team observed neural responses to light and dark spots, thereby creating a map resembling the organization of the human brain.

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·June 16, 2023·5 min read

Mapping Consciousness: New Insights into Disorders of Consciousness

Researchers leveraged model-based methodologies to identify two crucial brain circuits implicated in consciousness. The scientists analyzed signal propagation in models of patients' brains with disorders of consciousness (DoC).

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·May 27, 2023·4 min read

BigNeuron: Revolutionizing Neuron Reconstruction with AI

Researchers published a research paper detailing their project, BigNeuron. This initiative seeks to establish standard methods for the accurate and swift automated reconstruction of neurons, using deep learning algorithms.

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·May 27, 2023·7 min read

Canine Brain Atlas Sheds Light on Evolution of Human Brain Function

A recent study using a novel canine brain atlas has led to significant insights about the evolution of the human brain. By investigating brain activity in dogs through fMRI, researchers revealed the critical role of the cingulate cortex and the lateral frontal lobes in problem-solving and task-switching. The research also highlighted how brain areas function in synchrony to form task-specific networks.

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·April 18, 2023·5 min read

Revealing the Entire Mouse Brain in Unprecedented Detail: Brain Images Just Got 64 Million Times Sharper

Researchers dramatically improved the resolution of MRI imaging technology, leading to the sharpest images ever generated of the mouse brain.

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·April 17, 2023·5 min read

Digital Map of Sympathetic Nervous System Created

A newly created topographical map of the cardiovascular sympathetic nervous system could be used to treat cardiovascular conditions and further the use of bioelectronic devices to resolve heart health problems.

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·March 27, 2023·3 min read

Digital Twin Approaches Enabled by Cutting-Edge Brain Modelling Advances

Using a new technology called The Virtual Brain, researchers are able to create personalized computerized brain models of individual patients based on their anatomy, structural connectivity, and brain dynamics.