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Image shows a reconstruction of cerebral cortex neurons using the SegEM program.

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·September 28, 2015·3 min read

Speeding Up Reconstruction of the Connectome

Researchers have developed new software that speeds up connectome analysis by up-to ten times.

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·September 28, 2015·4 min read

Positive Human Traits Linked to Particular Brain Connections

According to researchers, there is a strong correspondence between positive lifestyle and behavioral traits and a particular set of connections in the brain.

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·September 15, 2015·4 min read

New Mouse Brain Map May Provide Clues About the Origins of Mental Illness

Researchers have released a new, highly detailed model of connections in the mouse brain that could provide new insights into the origins of mental illness.

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·September 8, 2015·3 min read

Reversing Animal Behavior Through Synaptic Engineering

A new study reports animal behavior can be reversed by manipulating neural communication.

This image shows neurons and other cells in the anterior pharynx of C. elegans nematode.

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·July 26, 2015·7 min read

What Worm Feeding Behavior Can Teach Us About Human Heart Function

According to a new study, a newly discovered feeding behavior in C. elegans could help researchers gain new insights into human heart function.

Image shows color-coded flat map of 1,923 rat cortical association .

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·April 6, 2015·3 min read

Study Reveals Internet-Like Networks in Cerebral Cortex of Rats

A new study could change the way neuroscientists view the architecture of the brain.

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 is a clip from the video and shows colored dots over the brain.

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·April 2, 2014·6 min read

Most Comprehensive Wiring Diagram of Mammalian Brain to Date

Researchers provide the first comprehensive data set on how the mammalian brain is wired.

The image shows the different mapping in the brain scans between men and women.

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·December 2, 2013·4 min read

Brain Connectivity Study Reveals Striking Differences Between Men and Women

Using neuroimaging technology, researchers reveal striking differences in brain connectivity between men and women.

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·September 17, 2012·4 min read

Blue Brain Project Accurately Predicts Connections Between Neurons

Proof of concept: Researchers identify principles to support brain simulation models. Blue Brain Project has identified key principles that determine synapse-scale connectivity by virtually reconstructing a cortical microcircuit and comparing it to a mammalian sample. These principles now make it possible to predict the locations of synapses in the neocortex.

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·July 27, 2012·2 min read

Connectomics: Mapping the Neural Network Governing Male Roundworm Mating

Researchers determined how the neurons and muscles are connected in a decision-making neural network important for mating in C. elegans. The team also accurately measured the weights of those connections, i.e., an estimate of the strength with which one neuron or muscle communicates with another.