FeaturedNeurology·August 30, 2016·5 min readAmputees’ Brains Remember Missing Hands Even Years LaterResearchers report that in a patient who lost their hand almost three decades ago, the brain maintains an accurate representation of the missing fingers.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 11, 2016·9 min readParaplegics Regain Some Feeling After Using Brain Machine InterfacesResearchers have developed a brain machine interface that incorporates virtual reality which has allowed some paraplegic patients to regain some feeling in their limbs.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·August 9, 2016·4 min readOpening the Door For Vision Prosthetic PrototypesA new initiative is funding ground breaking research into visual prosthetic prototypes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 4, 2016·4 min readTiming is Everything When it Comes to Recognizing ShapesA new study reports vision relies on patterns of brain activity.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 3, 2016·7 min readSprinkling of Neural Dust Opens Door to ElectroceuticalsResearchers have developed a dust sized wireless sensor that can be implanted into the body.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 4, 2016·4 min readImplanted Neuroprosthesis Improves Ability to Walk in Stroke PatientResearchers report a surgically implanted neuroprosthetic devices that coordinates the activity hip, knee and ankle muscles led to improved walking speed and distance for a patient with limited mobility following a stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 27, 2016·2 min readCyborgs Closer to Reality in Future Stages of Human EvolutionThanks to new technologies and the opportunity for neuroprosthetics, humans appear to be firmly on the path to becoming cyborgs, a new book claims.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 16, 2016·11 min readNew Technology Senses and Stimulates Individual Brain Cells Without Invasive ElectrodesResearchers are developing new technologies that can stimulate and sense neurons in the human brain non-invasively.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 12, 2016·2 min readClinical Trial of Robotic Legs Help Patients to Walk AgainClinical trials are underway for 'robotic legs' that can help those with movement disorders to regain mobility.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 10, 2016·3 min readUnderstanding the ‘Neglected’ SensesA new study of touch and movement could benefit people with movement disorders and improve the design of new robotics.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 8, 2016·4 min readBionic Fingertip Allows Amputee to Feel TextureA new bionic fingertip that is surgically connected to nerves in the upper arm allows amputees to feel texture, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·February 16, 2016·5 min readMind Controlled Prosthetic Arm Moves Individual FingersResearchers report a patient has been able to use a mind-controlled prosthesis to move individual digits without extensive training.Read More