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·July 3, 2019·3 min read

Deep Aging Clocks: The emergence of AI-based biomarkers of aging and longevity

Combining multiple artificial intelligence agents sheds light on the aging process and can help further understanding of what contributes to healthy aging. Read More

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·January 9, 2019·2 min read

First Pregnancy After Robot Assisted Uterus Transplant

Researchers report a woman who underwent revolutionary robotic uterine transplant surgery is now pregnant. The child will be the first born following a transplant using the new robotic surgical technique. Read More

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·July 12, 2018·5 min read

Sci-Fi Fans Enthusiastic For Digitizing the Brain

Researchers report science fiction fans are positive about the potential to upload consciousness, neurotech and digitizing the brain. Read More

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·May 5, 2018·5 min read

Neuroscience is Advancing, So How Far Off Are We From a Successful Head Transplant?

With the first head transplant scheduled for 2018, many neuroscientists are skeptical the procedure will be a success. A new article questions if scientists, and the general population, will be ready for the procedure. What does it mean for the future of mankind? Read More

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·May 5, 2018·5 min read

Scientists Reanimate Disembodied Pigs’ Brains – How Could This Impact the Human Mind?

Following recent news that scientist have successfully reanimated the brains of dead pigs by pumping them with artificial blood and restoring 'life' for 36 hours, a new study considers how reanimation of human brains and head transplants might impact us psychologically. Read More

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·April 26, 2018·5 min read

No Future for Egotists – That’s What Their Brain Says

A new neuroimaging study reveals people who consider themselves to be egotistical have no increased activity in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex when they think about the distant future. By contrast, altruistic people have increased activity in this region when asked to consider the consequences of the distant future. Read More

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·January 9, 2018·3 min read

Uneasiness in Observers of Unnatural Android Movements Explained

Osaka University researchers reveal the brain region that makes us feel uneasy over unnatural android movements. Read More

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·January 7, 2018·5 min read

Bionic Reconstruction: Restoration at the Psychological Interface

Researchers publish guidelines to help determine whether a patient is psychologically suitable for bionic hand reconstruction following amputation. Read More

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·October 8, 2017·7 min read

Melding Mind and Machine: How Close Are We?

Researchers investigate advances in BCI and consider the implications of linking our brains up to technology. Read More

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·July 18, 2017·5 min read

A Genetic Influence on Aging Into the 90s, But Not Beyond

A new study challenges previous research into the role of the FOXO3 gene in super-aging. Researchers found the gene did, to a degree, play a role in longevity, but did not affect living to ages 96+ in men or 100+ in women. Read More

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·May 15, 2017·3 min read

Engineers Build Brain on a Chip

New technology could help with the development for neuroprosthetic devices. Read More

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·May 5, 2017·9 min read

Hand That Sees Offers New Hope For Amputees

Researchers have developed a new prosthetic hand with the ability to 'see' objects. They believe their invention can allow the wearer to automatically reach for objects. Read More

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