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·October 18, 2012·3 min read

A Glance at the Brain’s Circuit Diagram

Scientists developed a method for decoding neural circuit diagrams. Using measurements of total neuronal activity, they can determine the probability that two neurons are connected with each other.

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·October 7, 2014·4 min read

Perfecting a Fully Functioning Prosthetic Hand

Researchers use computer technology to better understand how the brain fundamentally controls the body.

This image shows a neuron made out of numbers.

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·October 22, 2014·3 min read

Mathematical Model Shows How the Brain Remains Stable During Learning

Researchers have devised a new mathematical model which helps explain how the brain's networks can learn new information while remaining stable.

The image shows the neurons which send the hunting impulse to the movement control area in the zebrafish brain.

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·December 16, 2014·4 min read

Which Dot Will They Hunt?

Researchers shed light on the neural circuitry involved in the behavior which allows young zebrafish to capture their prey.

This illustration shows half on a brain with dots to represent a network in place of the other half.

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·February 26, 2015·5 min read

Left or Right? The Brain Knows Before You Move

A new study reports researchers have identified a neural circuit which connects motor planning to movement.

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·March 2, 2015·3 min read

Neuron Groups, Not Single Cells, Maintain Brain Stability

A new study reports neural networks preserve memories better than individual neurons.

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·July 7, 2015·3 min read

Neural Circuit Responsible for Detecting Taste Pheromone in Fruit Fly Identified

According to a new study, researchers have identified the neural circuit in the brain of fruit flies which is responsible for detecting a taste pheromone.

This image shows the newly discovered neuron in rainbow colors.

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·July 17, 2015·5 min read

Opponent Activity of a Newly Discovered Neuron is Responsible for Selective Motion Vision

Researchers take inspiration from the developing brain to create improved computer algorithms.

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·August 12, 2015·5 min read

Novel Memory Pathway Helps Us Recognize What’s New and What’s Familiar

Researchers have identified a novel neural network which processes incoming information based on whether it’s something we’ve experienced previously or not.

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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.