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Electronic glove offers ‘humanlike’ features for prosthetic hand users

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 4, 2019

Researchers have developed a sensor-instrumented glove for prosthetic hand controls which can sense pressure, temperature, and hydration using electronic chips sending sensory data via a wristwatch. ... Read More...

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Human developmental clock mimicked in a dish

Neuroscience NewsAugust 29, 2019

The human development 'clock in a dish' opens up new avenues for research and provides a way to replicate developmental disorders.... Read More...

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Robotic thread is designed to slip through the brain’s blood vessels

Neuroscience NewsAugust 28, 2019

A newly designed thread-like robot can deliver clot reducing therapies in response to stroke or other brain blockages.... Read More...

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Being left-handed doesn’t mean you are right-brained – so what does it mean?

Neuroscience NewsAugust 15, 2019

Researchers look at the myths and the facts about left-handedness.... Read More...

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Impulsive behavior linked to sleep and screen time

Neuroscience NewsAugust 14, 2019

Too little sleep and too much screen time are linked to increased impulsive behaviors, especially in younger people. Reducing recreational screen time to two hours a day and sleeping for 9-11 hours per night can help curb impulse behaviors.... Read More...

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The new field of sonogenetics uses sound waves to control the behavior of brain cells

Neuroscience NewsAugust 11, 2019

A new technology known as sonogenetics can control neural activity by using sound frequencies. The technology could be used to non-invasively treat a range of neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease and epilepsy.... Read More...

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Routine hits playing football cause damage to the brain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 7, 2019

Sustained hits following one season of playing football are enough to cause structural alterations to the brain. When players sustain a concussion, structural brain integrity decreases, and levels of tau increase. Researchers say, while concussions are a prime concern for those who play football, sustained hits also pose a threat to neurological health.... Read More...

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Digital games may beat mindfulness apps at relieving stress

Neuroscience NewsAugust 1, 2019

Playing digital games on a cell phone may help reduce stress following a tough day at work. Researchers found those who played shape-fitting games felt less stressed than those who chose to use mindfulness apps.... Read More...

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Microrobots show promise for treating tumors

Neuroscience NewsJuly 25, 2019

Newly designed microbots can deliver vital drugs throughout the human body. The microbots can traverse the body and penetrate bodily mucus to efficiently deliver medications to target sites.... Read More...

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Researchers discover new cause of cell aging

Neuroscience NewsJuly 25, 2019

Findings have applications for senolyics, the development of drugs that could eliminate aging cells.... Read More...

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Scholars weigh in on new ideas about autism

Neuroscience NewsJuly 23, 2019

A new study calls into question many existing theories about the association between lack of social connectedness and autism. ... Read More...

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For anemonefish, male-to-female sex change happens first in the brain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 23, 2019

In anemonefish, male-to-female sex changes occur first in the brain and later involves gonadal changes. The physical sex alterations can occur months or even years after the brain changes occur. ... Read More...

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Electronic glove offers ‘humanlike’ features for prosthetic hand users

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Electronic glove offers ‘humanlike’ features for prosthetic hand users

Human developmental clock mimicked in a dish

Robotic thread is designed to slip through the brain’s blood vessels

Being left-handed doesn’t mean you are right-brained – so what does it mean?

Impulsive behavior linked to sleep and screen time

The new field of sonogenetics uses sound waves to control the behavior of brain cells

Routine hits playing football cause damage to the brain

Digital games may beat mindfulness apps at relieving stress

Microrobots show promise for treating tumors

Researchers discover new cause of cell aging

For anemonefish, male-to-female sex change happens first in the brain