FeaturedNeurology·September 1, 2015·5 min readNew Technology Enables Completely Paralyzed Man to Voluntarily Move His LegsNoninvasive spinal stimulation and a robotic exoskeleton enable a completely paralyzed man to move his legs voluntarily, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 3, 2015·3 min readResearchers Develop 3D Printed Brain TissueResearchers have developed a new 3D printed layer structure which incorporates neural cells.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 29, 2015·3 min readMathematical Model for Robots with ‘Bacterial Brains’Researchers use a mathematical model to demonstrate that bacteria can control robot behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·June 24, 2015·3 min readArtificial Neurons Can Communicate in the Same Way as Human NeuronsResearchers create a fully functional neuron using organic bioelectronics. The artificial neuron is able to mimic the function of human neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 8, 2015·5 min readWhat Can Brain Controlled Prosthetics Tell Us About The Brain?Researchers develop a framework to show how neuroprosthetics can be used as a tool for examining how and where the brain encodes new information.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeatured·October 20, 2014·4 min readGraphene Microelectrodes are Powerful Tools for Studying Epilepsy and Other Brain DisordersResearchers develop a graphene microelectrode that allows for optical imaging and electrophysiological recordings of neural circuits.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 7, 2014·4 min readPerfecting a Fully Functioning Prosthetic HandResearchers use computer technology to better understand how the brain fundamentally controls the body.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·August 11, 2014·6 min readBioengineers Create Functional 3D Brain-Like TissueResearchers created 3D brain-like tissue which functions like, and has similar structural features to, tissue in rat brains.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 6, 2013·7 min readResearchers Discover How Neural Circuits Zero in on the Specific Information Needed For DecisionsResearchers discover how the brain sorts out relevant and irrelevant sensory information during decision making processes.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 9, 2013·4 min readNew Strategy Lets Cochlear Implant Users Hear MusicResearchers have developed a new way of processing signals in cochlear implants to help users hear music better.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 19, 2013·4 min readHaste and Waste on Neuronal PathwaysResearchers were able to measure the speed of neuronal signal conduction along segments of single axons in neuronal cultures by using a high-resolution electrical method.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 18, 2013·2 min readStem Cell Based Bioartificial Tissues and OrgansKnown for successfully transplanting a bioengineered stem cell-based trachea, surgeon Paolo Macchiarini plans to use his technique to recreate more complex tissue. He has recently made attempts to regenerate brain tissue in rats and mice.Read More