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·May 5, 2021·4 min read

Focused Ultrasound Enables Precise Noninvasive Therapy

Non-invasive neuromodulation delivered via low-intensity focused ultrasound can have cell-type-specific selectivity in manipulating neurons.

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·April 1, 2021·4 min read

Connecting the Dots Between Engagement and Learning

Alterations in internal states can influence how behavior improves with learning.

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·March 27, 2021·5 min read

Tired of Video Conferencing? You’re Right to Question Its Effectiveness

In the age of COVID lockdowns, video conferencing has become the norm for people connecting with family and conducting business meetings. A new study reveals video conferencing can reduce collective intelligence as the virtual meetings can lead to more unequal contributions by some to conversations and disrupt vocal synchrony.

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·September 23, 2020·4 min read

Meditation for Mind-Control

Eight sessions of mindfulness-based awareness training give participants a significant edge in their ability to control brain-computer interfaces and the time it took to achieve proficiency over those who did not experience meditation training.

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·August 17, 2020·5 min read

How the Brain’s Internal States Affect Decision-Making

Animals slowly shift their likelihood of detecting stimulus changes over ten minutes. Researchers found the activity of neural populations from the V4 visual area and prefrontal cortex slowly drifted together with the behavioral fluctuations. The slow drift acts as an impulsivity signal.

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·June 2, 2020·3 min read

A remote control for neurons

Researchers synthesized 3D fuzzy graphene on a nanowire template to create new material for photothermally stimulating cells.

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·May 28, 2020·3 min read

‘Knowing how’ is in your brain

Artificial intelligence reveals how the brain programs procedural knowledge.

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·April 25, 2020·4 min read

High density EEG produces dynamic image of brain signal source

Researchers combine machine learning, EEG, and new functional imaging technology to dynamically map a neural signal's source and underlying brain networks.