FeaturedNeuroscience·December 7, 2020·5 min readGrasping an Object: Model Describes Complete Movement Planning in the BrainResearchers have developed a new model that represents the planning of movement from seeing an object to grasping it.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 26, 2020·4 min readStudy of Reaching and Grasping With Hand or Foot Reveals Novel Brain InsightsThe brain processes motor commands, not just through fine muscle contractions, but also via higher-level motor areas that provide a blueprint for performing more complex motor functions, such as grasping, no matter if the toes or fingers are used.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 7, 2020·7 min readFirst ‘Plug and Play’ Brain Prosthesis Demoed in Paralyzed PersonCombining machine learning with neuroprosthetic technology allowed a patient with paralysis to learn to control a computer cursor by utilizing brain activity without extensive daily retraining.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 4, 2020·3 min readHow Thoughts Could One Day Control Electronic Prostheses, WirelesslyA new wireless intracortical brain-computer interface neuroprosthesis is capable of gathering and transmitting accurate neural signals, using a tenth of the power required by current wire-enabled systems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 27, 2020·5 min readUltra-Low Power Brain Implants Find Meaningful Signal in Grey Matter NoiseResearchers reduced the power requirements of neural interfaces while improving their accuracy by tuning into a subset of brain waves.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 21, 2020·4 min readSpinal Stimulators Repurposed to Restore Touch in Lost LimbSpinal cord stimulation restores the sense of feeling of limbs lost to amputation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·May 14, 2020·3 min readDynamic stimulation of the visual cortex allows blind and sighted people to ‘see’ shapesA visual cortical prosthesis can restore sight by bypassing damage to the eyes and delivering visual information retrieved from a camera directly to the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 30, 2020·7 min readMind-controlled arm prostheses that ‘feel’ are now a part of everyday lifeA prosthetic arm that is attached to the bone and controlled by electrodes implanted in nerves and muscles can operate more precisely than conventional prosthetic limbs. Researchers improved the neuroprosthetic hand by integrating tactile sensory feedback, so the patient can "feel" items.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·April 9, 2020·5 min readMisfiring from jittery neurons sets fundamental limit on perceptionStudy provides new evidence supporting the theory that perceptual limitations are caused by a correlated noise in neural activity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 20, 2020·3 min readNew brain reading technology could help the development of brainwave-controlled devicesResearchers have developed a new method to record brain activity at scale. The new technique could help in the development of new neuroprosthetic devices to help amputees and those with movement restricting neurological conditions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 9, 2020·5 min readDecoding hidden brain chatter to advance neuroprosthesesNeural activity patterns for limb movements remain stable over time. Researchers were able to record, decode, and reconstruct activity patterns from common movement skills. The findings could have immediate implications for the development of neuroprosthetics that can bypass brain injuries by inferring intended motor actions from a person's brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 7, 2020·2 min readAn artificial neural connection allows a new cortical site to control hand movementsA newly developed artificial neural connection device allows new cortical sites, previously not associated with limb movements, to swiftly regain the control of a paralyzed hand.Read More
