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·September 14, 2015·5 min read

Researchers Rediscover and Map ‘Lost’ Brain Structure

Researchers map an area of the brain which has been absent from text books for almost 100 years. They believe this area could play an important role in how we understand the world.

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·September 10, 2015·4 min read

Small Brain Models Distort Contact Intensity Between Neurons

A new study looks at some of the current limitations of computational models for neuroscience research.

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·September 3, 2015·9 min read

Observing Nature Versus Nurture in Neural Stem Cells

New image tracking technology allows researchers to observe differences in growth and movement that exists between stem cells in two different areas of the brain.

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·August 10, 2015·3 min read

A Mathematical Model for Memory

Researchers have developed a computer model which has allowed them to identify gene sets responsible for specific memory processes.

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·August 6, 2015·5 min read

New Software Reveals the World Through Animal Eyes

Researchers have developed a new camera technology which reveals the world through the eyes of animals.

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·July 25, 2015·4 min read

Sharpening Object Recognition Algorithms in Robots

A new study reports on how robots programmed to use simultaneous localization and mapping are able to improve their object recognition algorithms.

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·July 21, 2015·2 min read

Computer Program Able to Recognize Hand Drawn Sketches Better Than Humans

A new computer program can identify drawn objects more successfully than humans can.

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·July 20, 2015·2 min read

Computer Interface Allows Disabled People to Control Musical Performance

A new system allows people to control musical systems and performances through brainwave signals.

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·July 17, 2015·4 min read

Algorithms Based on Brains Make For Better Networks

Researchers take inspiration from the developing brain to create improved computer algorithms.

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·July 9, 2015·5 min read

Brain-to-Brain Networks Established in Rodents and Primates

Researchers have been able to link the brains of primates and the brains of rodents, allowing the animals to exchange motor and sensory information to control movement or complete computations in real time.

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·July 7, 2015·4 min read

Structure of Human Brain Has an Almost Ideal Network of Connections

Researchers report the structure of the human brain has an almost ideal network of connections, enabling optimal transmission of information from one area to another.