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·December 4, 2017·4 min read

How Can Humans Keep the Upper Hand on Artificial Intelligence?

Researchers report they have discovered a way for humans to maintain control over artificial intelligent robots.

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·December 4, 2017·3 min read

Neurons Have the Right Shape For Deep Learning

A new study reveals a new algorithm that simulates how deep learning could occur in the human brain. Researchers report certain neurons have the shape and electrical properties that are well suited for deep learning.

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·November 29, 2017·7 min read

Sorry Grumpy Cat, Study Finds Dogs Are Brainier Than Cats

Dogs possess significantly more cortical neurons than cats, a new study reports.

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·November 17, 2017·4 min read

Carefully Crafted Light Pulses Control Neuron Activity

Researchers use coherent control to control the function of a living cell.

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·November 17, 2017·4 min read

Astrocytes Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have discovered a direct association between astrocytes and Alzheimer's disease. In a new study, researchers report astrocytes in the brains of Alzheimer's patients produced significantly more amyloid beta than astrocytes in the brains of people without the disease.

Featured Neuroscience

·November 16, 2017·2 min read

New Dye Gives Researchers Clearer Insight Into the Brain

Researchers have developed a new dye that can be used to observe the activity of neurons in the brain.

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·November 14, 2017·4 min read

Brain Auditions Different Cells When Learning a Task, Some Don’t Make the Cut

Brain cells initially increase as we learn new things, but many are either pruned or reused in other roles over time, a new study reports.

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·November 11, 2017·4 min read

How the Brain Encodes Sounds

Researchers report the auditory cortex may encode noises differently that was previously thought.

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·November 10, 2017·4 min read

iPSCs Show Astrocyte-Neuron Impact on Brain Pathology in Autism

A new study in Biological Psychiatry reports researchers discovered astrocytes may contribute to the cause of ASD. The findings could help to develop new treatments for autism spectrum disorders.