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·November 17, 2015·4 min read

Luminescent Nanoparticles Image Brain Function

Researchers are on pace to develop the next generation of functional materials that could enable the mapping of the complex neural connections in the brain.

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·October 3, 2015·4 min read

Darwin on a Chip: New Circuits Close to Natural Networks Like the Human Brain

Researchers have demonstrated working electronic circuits designed using methods that resemble Darwinian evolution and which are closer to the natural networks of the human brain.

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·September 29, 2015·2 min read

Nanowire Provides Hope for Improved Brain Implants

Researchers have developed a new type of nanowire material that may improve both retinal and brain implants.

This image shows the nanotube neuron structures.

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·August 24, 2015·4 min read

Researchers Create a Neuron-Like Polymer Nanotube Network

According to a new study, researchers have successfully used polymer nanotubes to create a neuron-like network.

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·July 16, 2015·5 min read

Wirelessly Controlling Neurons with Help of Futuristic Brain Probe

Researchers have developed a new, ultra thin, minimally invasive device for controlling neurons with optogenetics and drugs.

Image shows the mesh electronics mention in the article.

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·June 8, 2015·4 min read

Injectable Device Delivers a Nano-View of the Brain

Researchers have developed a method of fabricating nanoscale electronic scaffolds that can be injected. The scaffolds can be used to monitor neural activity or promote neurogenesis.

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·March 25, 2015·4 min read

Carbon Nanotube Fibers Make Superior Links to Brain

Carbon nanotube fibers appear to be superior to metal electrodes for DBS, a new study reports.

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·December 22, 2014·5 min read

New Non-Invasive Method Can Detect Alzheimer’s Disease Early

Neuroimaging technology shows brain toxins associated with Alzheimer's disease in living animals for the first time, researchers report.

The image shows pristine and CMC-coated Fe-MWNTs.

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·December 12, 2014·2 min read

‘Trojan Horse’ Proteins Used to Target Hard to Reach Cancers

Using nanoparticles, researchers have discovered a way to target difficult to reach cancers.

The image shows the nanoparticles interfering with the RNA.

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·October 30, 2013·5 min read

Incurable Brain Cancer Gene is Silenced

A novel therapeutic, which is based on nanotechnology, turns off a critical gene and increases survival rates in mice with glioblastoma brain cancer, a new study reports.

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·September 27, 2013·1 min read

Challenges and Opportunities of the BRAIN Initiative to be Addressed in Public Hearing

Join the public hearing ""A Mindful Approach to the BRAIN Initiative" in person or online. The meeting will be held on the morning of October 4, 2013.