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·April 14, 2016·5 min read

Improved Brain Mapping Tool 20 Times More Powerful Than Previous Version

Researchers have developed a new reagent that is able to map neural networks 20 times more efficiently than their previous versions.

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·April 13, 2016·6 min read

Blurring the Boundary Between Man and Machines: Are Humans the New Supercomputer?

When it comes to the battle between man and machines, human skills are still superior in some areas, a new study reports.

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·April 13, 2016·7 min read

Brain Implant Gives Paralyzed Man Functional Control of Arm

Researchers report a paralyzed man has been able to regain functional control of his hand with the help of a brain implant that works with new software.

This is a 3-D reconstruction of the calyx of Held, which is one of the biggest nerve terminals in the central nervous system.

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·April 11, 2016·4 min read

Exploring Synapses With a Gigantic Advantage

Researchers reveal a new method to grow giant synapses in culture dishes.

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·April 8, 2016·3 min read

Intracellular Recordings Using Nanotower Electrodes

Researchers have developed a new 3D microneedle nanoscale tipped electrode that exceeds the range of conventional nanotube based intracellular devices.

Image shows a frog and tiger pained by the robot.

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·April 7, 2016·3 min read

Scientists Invent Robotic ‘Artist’ That Spray Paints Giant Murals

Researchers have invented a "smart" paint spray can that robotically reproduces photographs as large-scale murals.

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·April 7, 2016·3 min read

DNA Testing Combined With Wireless Sensor to Improve Parkinson’s Diagnosis

A newly launched study aims to improve screening for Parkinson's disease by combining genetic sequencing and wireless sensors.

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·April 5, 2016·2 min read

Can Touching A Robot Elicit Physiological Arousal in Humans?

People show more emotional arousal when instructed to touch intimate areas of a robot's body than when instructed to touch more accessible areas, such as arms and legs, researchers report.

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·April 4, 2016·5 min read

Electrical Stimulation of Deep Brain Structures May Help Ease Chronic Pain

Researchers use a wireless electrical device to stimulate deep brain areas and provide relief for chronic pain.

Image shows the location of the hippocampus in the brain.

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·March 22, 2016·3 min read

Infrequent Computer Use May Be An Indicator of Early Cognitive Decline

A new study reports on a significant correlation between infrequent daily computer use and smaller hippocampal volume, an indicator of an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 17, 2016·5 min read

Enriching Human Neuron Transplants to Brain with 3D Technology

Researchers have developed a 3D micro scaffold technology that promotes the reprogramming of stem cells into neurons. The technique can dramatically improve the survival rate of the neurons after transplantation.