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This image shows an illustrative drawing of Luke Skywalker's prosthetic hand.

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·October 7, 2014·4 min read

Perfecting a Fully Functioning Prosthetic Hand

Researchers use computer technology to better understand how the brain fundamentally controls the body.

This is a 3d image of a rat hippocampus.

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·October 6, 2014·3 min read

How Memories Form: A Glimpse into the 3D Brain

Researchers develop a new method for creating 3D models of the hippocampus to help investigate how memories form.

This image shows a brain colored blue, surrounded by circles representing blast waves.

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·September 29, 2014·5 min read

Modeling Shockwaves Through the Brain

Researchers develop a new scaling law which predicts a human's risk of blast-related TBI, based on previous studies of blast injuries on animal brains.

The image shows mri scans mapping the white matter in a human brain.

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·September 11, 2014·3 min read

Scientists Map White Matter Connections Within the Human Brain

Researchers develop new technology which allows for more accurate mapping of the connections within white matter tissue in the human brain.

This image shows a neuron created by numbers, like a matrix visual.

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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 27, 2014·8 min read

New Tools Help Neuroscientists Analyze Big Data

New neuroscience software helps speed analysis of large scale, complex data sets.

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·July 23, 2014·5 min read

The Dopamine Transporter

Researchers present findings on how changes in dopamine signaling and transporter functions are linked to neurological and psychiatric diseases.

The image shows a representation of a neuron created by the virtual finger.

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·July 11, 2014·4 min read

Virtual Finger Enables Scientists to Navigate and Analyze 3D Images of Complex Biological Structures

Researchers pioneer a new way to digitally navigate 3D images of synapses and neurons.

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·July 10, 2014·4 min read

Virtual Humans Inspire Patients to Open Up

A new study reports patients are more open to disclosing personal information with a virtual human than a real one.

This image is taken from the video and shows a 3D representation of a neuron.

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·May 19, 2014·5 min read

Illuminating Neuron Activity in 3D

Researchers have created a new imaging system which reveals neural activity throughout the brain of living animals.

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·April 28, 2014·5 min read

Scientists Create Circuit Board Modeled on the Human Brain

Researchers have developed faster and more energy efficient microchips based on the human brain. The technology offers greater possibilities for advances in robotic and understanding of the human brain.