A novel flexible, breathable magnetic skin allows people with quadriplegia to move around their environment with greater ease. Read More
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A closed-loop system combining AI, robotics, and BCI technology allows a quadriplegic man to control movements to cut food and feed himself. Read More
With the risk of potential for abuse, some new fast-acting antidepressants, like Ketamine, may not be a magic "cure-all" for depression. Read More
A newly developed simultaneous brain-machine interface allowed a quadriplegic man to control two prosthetic arms with the power of his mind. Read More
Researchers found the whole body changes as we learn new movement-based skills. Read More
Study finds olfaction plays a significant role in the motivation to exercise. Mice who were "high runners" developed genetic differences in their olfactory systems that caused them to perceive smells differently than more sedentary mice. Read More
Study reveals the globus pallidus plays a critical role in fear processing. Read More
A tiny neural implant dubbed the Stentrode, allows people with upper limb paralysis to regain motor function. The device wirelessly restores the transmission of brain impulses. Read More
People who experience severe apathy have a significantly higher risk of developing dementia, a new study reports. Read More
fMRI study reveals dogs do not have a specific face area similar to that of primates. Dogs' brain activity showed little response to faces but increased in response to seeing another dog over a human. Read More
SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 suppresses pain. Findings suggest the pain suppression caused by the infection may be responsible for viral spread, as people do not feel as ill as they actually are. Read More
Fecal transplants could someday be a useful tool to help improve cognitive decline associated with aging, a new study reports. Read More
