The case against reality
A new theory argues consciousness creates neural activity, and humans have evolved to see what is needed for survival. Perception, it is argued, is a user interface which may not necessarily be real.... Read More...
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Decoding Mood from Human Brain Signals
Researchers have built a decoder which is able to translate neural signals into mood variations. ... Read More...
Neural Activity Sheds Light on the Origins of Consciousness
A new EEG and fMRI study of epilepsy patients may reveal clues about the origins of consciousness. Researchers report activity in the frontal lobe changes 2 seconds before patients report an alteration in perception, and activity in the medial temporal lobe changes one second prior to them reporting.... Read More...
The Enigmatic Brain: Using WWII Code Breaking Techniques to Interpret Brain Data
University of Pennsylvania researchers use cryptographic techniques to decode the activity of motor neurons. ... Read More...
A Snapshot of Neural Activity
A new neuron labeling technique allows researchers to obtain a snapshot of their activity at any moment in time. The new approach could provide new insights into neural functioning by offering better precision than current, more long term, labeling techniques. ... Read More...
This Is Your Brain On Sentences
Researchers have been able to successfully decode and predict the brain activity patters of word meanings within a sentence.... Read More...
Scientists Uncover Striking Differences Between the Adult and Newborn Mouse Brain
Study reveals a mismatch between neural activity and blood flow in the brains of newborn mice, shedding light on how the developing brain feeds itself.... Read More...
Live Imaging Technique Captures Brain Wide View of Neural Activity
A new technique allows researchers to look into the brains of living mice and witness the processing of sensory information in real time.... Read More...
Sensor Provides Real Time View of Neural Activity
Researchers have devised a new technique which allows them to observe the details of neurons at work in real time.... Read More...
New Math Method Reveals Structure of Neural Activity
Researchers have developed a new math method that can detect geometric structures in the brain's neural activity.... Read More...
Observing Motor Neurons Walking in Real Time
Researchers develop a method to observe the activity of motor neurons in real time.... Read More...
Wriggling Worms May Give Insight into Human Movement
A pioneering tool is set to investigate how a worm's brain controls its movements, researchers say. ... Read More...