Breathing may change your mind about free will
Voluntary actions are linked to the body's inner state, specifically breathing and expiration, but not heartbeat.... Read More...
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Deep3DFly: the deep-learning way to design fly-like robots
A new robotic fly, dubbed Deep3DFly, uses active learning to improve its performance.... Read More...
Blue Brain finds how neurons in the mouse neocortex form billions of synaptic connections
Scientists generated statistical instances of the micro-connectome, containing over 10 million neurons. The model spans five orders of magnitude and contains 88 billion synaptic connections.... Read More...
How the brain finds order amidst chaos
Amidst noise and chaos, cortical neurons work in a team to communicate and allow the brain to find order.... Read More...
The way a single neuron processes information is never the same
When a neuron receives information, dendrites functionally work together to adjust for the complexity of the input.... Read More...
Pomegranate compound with anti-aging effects passes human trial
Recent clinical trials show urolithin A, a compound derived from molecules in pomegranates, can slow the aging process. Urolithin A improves mitochondrial function following oral consumption.... Read More...
The insular cortex processes, and drives learning from pain
Using optogenetics to 'switch off' the insular cortex in mice experiencing a painful event resulted in a less fearful reaction to pain. The ability of the mice to learn avoidance from the pain event was also reduced. ... Read More...
Blue Brain solves a century-old neuroscience problem
A mathematical algorithm developed by the Blue Brain Project can objectively classify different shapes of neurons in the brain. The algorithm has already helped researchers objectively identify 17 types of pyramidal neurons in the somatosensory cortex of a rat.... Read More...
New Prosthetic Restores the Sense of Where Your Hand Is
A new prosthetic hand enables amputees to regain a subtle, close to natural, sense of touch.... Read More...
Immunity Connects Gut Bacteria and Aging
Researchers have identified a mechanism by which immune system problems can cause commensal dysbiosis, which promotes age related pathologies.... Read More...
New Software Helps Analyze Writing Disabilities
According to researchers, 10% of young children have trouble learning to write. EPFL researchers have developed new software that can analyze a child's writing disability and the cause with precision.... Read More...
Dominant Men Make Decisions Faster
Regardless of social context, highly dominant males respond faster in situations where decisions need to be made, a new study reports.... Read More...