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·February 7, 2020·3 min read

Computer simulation for understanding brain cancer growth

A new, freely available computer platform creates a 3D model that brings together the macroscopic scale of tissue with the microscopic scale of individual cells. This allows the platform to realistically model brain cancer's mechanobiology while maintaining resolution power. Read More

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·September 6, 2019·5 min read

Attackers could be listening to what you type: Smartphones can pick up and translate your keystrokes

By changing passwords and scanning for keyloggers you may think your personal information is safe. Think again. Smartphones can pick up what you type on a standard keyboard. Researchers report acoustic signals produced from typing on a keyboard can be picked up by smartphones. Those sounds can be processed to reveal exactly what you typed. Read More

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·March 9, 2019·4 min read

Alzheimer’s: How does the brain change over the course of the disease?

Research reveals atrophy of the amygdala and hippocampus at age 40 in patients later diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Read More

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·November 21, 2017·3 min read

New Way to Write Magnetic Information May Pave Way For Hardware Neural Networks

Writing magnetic patterns onto nanowires could help computers better mimic how the brain processes information, a new study reports. Read More

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Artificial Intelligence Featured Neuroscience

·March 28, 2017·2 min read

Can Artificial Intelligence Detect Fake News?

Two new projects will focus on using artificial intelligence to detect and combat fake news stories. Read More

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·January 13, 2017·3 min read

Swimming For Science: 3D Simulations of Zebrafish Behavior May Replace Animals in Some Research

A new 3D platform the simulates zebrafish behavior opens new avenues for research without the use of animals. Read More

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·October 7, 2016·4 min read

First Demonstration of Brain Inspired Device to Power Artificial Systems

Researchers demonstrate how memristors could be used to power artificial systems to mimic the human brain. Read More

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·October 3, 2016·6 min read

Computer Simulations Explore How Alzheimer’s Starts

A new study reports a computer simulation has been able to explore the initial steps of the molecular processes that lead to Alzheimer's disease. Read More

Artificial Intelligence Featured Neuroscience

·September 24, 2016·5 min read

Teaching Computers to Identify Odors

Researchers use machine learning algorithms to train a computer to recognize the neural patters associated with various odors. Read More

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·March 29, 2016·4 min read

Playing Action Video Games May Increase Capability for a Suicide Attempt

According to a new study, people thinking about suicide who play action video games may be significantly more likely to attempt suicide than those who play other types of video games. Read More

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·February 23, 2016·4 min read

Computers Can Tell If You’re Bored

Computers that are able to read a person's body language and tell whether they are bored or not may help lead to the development of empathetic robots and revolutionize online learning, a new study reports. Read More