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Smarter training of neural networks

Neuroscience NewsMay 7, 2019

Researchers report artificial neural networks contain subnetworks that are considerably smaller, yet capable of being trained to make equally accurate predictions. Many subnetworks can learn to make accurate predictions much faster than the original networks.... Read More...

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Dataset bridges human vision and machine learning

Neuroscience NewsMay 6, 2019

BOLD5000, a new, large scale data set of brain scans of people viewing images, is helping researchers to better understand how the brain processes images. The data set is a big step towards using computer visual models to study biological vision.... Read More...

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Artificial neural networks can be used to drive brain activity

Neuroscience NewsMay 3, 2019

Current deep learning models are able to create images strongly enough to activate specific neurons in the visual cortex. However, researchers say more accurate artificial neural network models should be developed to help produce more accurate control.... Read More...

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When it comes to learning, what’s better: The carrot or the stick?

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2019

People are more confident in decisions, and execute choices more quickly, if they are chasing a reward. However, we become more flexible in our decisions when trying to avoid a negative outcome.... Read More...

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Scientists Create a Model for the Neural Basis of Expectation

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2019

A new theoretical model helps explain how the gustatory cortex mediates the expectation of receiving a taste. The model sheds light on the neural basis of expectation.... Read More...

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Artificial intelligence singles out neurons faster than a human can

Neuroscience NewsApril 12, 2019

Convolutional neural network model significantly outperforms previous methods and is as accurate as humans in segmenting active and overlapping neurons.... Read More...

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How technology can help prompt positive memories for people with depression

Neuroscience NewsApril 9, 2019

Researchers propose adapting computer technologies to help those with depression recall positive memories. Most existing technologies focused on supporting memory impairments are geared towards episodic memory recall and cognitive impairments related to neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Study illuminates the brain’s inner workings

Neuroscience NewsApril 3, 2019

Study explores how large scale patterns of brain activity can vary between cognitive systems, and across people.... Read More...

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Artificial intelligence can predict premature death

Neuroscience NewsMarch 30, 2019

Machine learning significantly improves the accuracy of predicting premature deaths, from all causes, in a middle-aged population compared with more traditional models.... Read More...

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Brain-inspired AI inspires insights about the brain (and vice versa)

Neuroscience NewsMarch 20, 2019

A new deep learning system is able to predict, with great accuracy, how different brain areas respond to specific words. The model also found concepts localized to the auditory cortex are less dependent on context. ... Read More...

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Increasingly Complex Mini-brains

Neuroscience NewsMarch 8, 2019

Brazilian scientists produce brain organoids with primitive eyes using computational fluid dynamics.... Read More...

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Using AI to Detect Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 29, 2019

Machine learning technology is helping researchers to detect the early signs of Alzheimer's, by identifying potential blood based biomarkers of the disease. Researchers say the technology has found hidden factors associated with Alzheimer's through medical data, and could help improve disease prediction.... Read More...

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Infants with autism risk may be less likely to distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar speech patterns

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Neuroscience

Infants with autism risk may be less likely to distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar speech patterns

Don’t overdo omega-6 fat consumption during pregnancy

If you could learn every disease your child could possibly develop in life, would you?

Neurology

Nerve stimulation could provide new treatment option for most common type of stroke

New neurons form in the brain into tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer’s

AI

Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy’

New AI Sees Like a Human, Filling in the Blanks

Robotics

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots