FeaturedNeuroscience·June 2, 2018·6 min readSurgical Technique Improves Sensation and Control of Prosthetic LimbsResearchers have developed a new neural interface that is able to relay commands from the central nervous system to a robotic prosthesis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·May 30, 2018·4 min readTeaching Chores to an AIResearchers report teaching an AI with an activity simulator could eventually help robots to perform chores like making a cup of coffee or setting a table.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 24, 2018·5 min readTiny Particles Could Help Fight Brain CancerResearchers at MIT have developed a new drug delivering nanoparticle that is able to cross the blood-brain barrier. The nanoparticles carry two different drugs that can help shrink tumors and prevent them from growing back.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 23, 2018·4 min readGauging Language Proficiency Through Eye MovementResearchers use eye tracking technologies to determine how well people understand English as a second language.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 3, 2018·5 min readBrain Circuit Helps Us Learn By Watching OthersA new study reveals the role the anterior cingulate cortex and basolateral amygdala play in observational learning.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 1, 2018·6 min readCritical Period for Language Learning IdentifiedResearchers report the critical period of language learning may be longer than previously believed. A new study reveals children remain skilled at learning new languages until age 18.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 19, 2018·7 min readMachine Learning System Processes Sounds Like Humans DoResearchers have developed a deep neural network that can replicate the way in which humans process and categorize sounds.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 8, 2018·6 min readComputer System Transcribes Words Users ‘Speak Silently’Researchers have developed a new computer interface and headset system that can transcribe our internal voice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 5, 2018·6 min readA Heavy Working Memory Load May Sink Brainwave ‘Synch’Researchers report synchrony of brain waves within three regions of the brain can 'break down' when visual working memory load becomes too extensive to handle.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 12, 2018·6 min readResearchers Discover Early Signatures of the Social BrainA new study reports the brain network that controls theory of mind, the ability to interpret the thoughts of others, is already developed in children as young as three.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·February 26, 2018·5 min readSeeing the Brain’s Electrical ActivityA new optogenetics approach allows the imaging of neurotransmission without the use of electrode, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·February 14, 2018·6 min readBack and Forth Exchanges Boost Children’s Brain Response to LanguageEngaging young children in conversation helps boost language development, researchers report.Read More