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The illustration is of pyramidal neurons in a rat's neocortex

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·March 21, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·February 21, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·November 13, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·September 28, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·August 16, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·August 13, 2018·5 min read

Amputees Feel as Though Their Prosthetic Limb Belongs to Their Own Body

A new study reports amputees often feel as though their prosthetic limb is part of their body.

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·August 10, 2018·4 min read

Targeting a Brain Mechanism Could Help Treat Aggression

Researchers have identified some of the key neurobiological mechanisms that help keep aggression under control. The findings could help develop targeted treatments to help those with aggressive problems associated with psychological disorders.

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·June 16, 2018·3 min read

Neurons that Rewire Traumatic Memories

Researchers have identified neurons in the dentate gyrus that help to reprogram lasting traumatic memories.

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·May 18, 2018·4 min read

Humans and Machines Learn Together to Win a Competition

Training tetraplegic patients to compete in an online competition to control an avatar with BCI, researchers report the most dramatic improvements in computer augmented performance occurs when both humans and machines are able to learn.

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·March 19, 2018·4 min read

Paraplegic Rat Walks Again After Therapy, and Now We Know Why

Using electrochemical stimulation and robot assisted rehabilitation techniques, researchers restore walking ability in a paraplegic rat. The study reports reorganization of neural branching in the reticular formation leads to new connections and is key to motor skill recovery.