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The image shows the structure of the NMDA receptor.

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·June 27, 2014·3 min read

Research Gives Unprecedented 3D View of Important Brain Receptor

Researchers provide a new 3D view of NMDA receptors.

The image shows patient, Ian Burkhart, moving his arm.

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·June 24, 2014·3 min read

New Device Allows Brain to Bypass Spinal Cord and Move Paralyzed Limbs

A new electronic neural bypass device allows a paralyzed man to move his fingers and hand.

The image shows the facial representations.

Featured Neuroscience

·June 10, 2014·3 min read

Real or Fake? Research Shows Brain Uses Multiple Clues for Facial Recognition

According to new research, it takes more than just seeing a face to make it look human.

The image shows a prototype of the CellulARSkin.

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·June 10, 2014·3 min read

‘All Systems Go’ for a Paralyzed Person to Kick off the World Cup

A paralyzed person is expected to make the first kick in the World Cup this year, thanks to a new brain controlled exoskeleton with a sense of touch, designed by researchers at TUM.

This image is a representation of AI. It shows a head with computer parts inside.

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·June 9, 2014·3 min read

Turing Test Success Marks Milestone in Computing History

For the first time in its 65 year history, a supercomputer nicknamed Eugene Goostman, past the Turing Test.

This image shows a demonstration of the technique on a volunteer.

Featured Neurology

·June 6, 2014·3 min read

Map of Pain Reveals How Our Ability to Identify the Source of Pain Varies Across the Body

Researchers map how pain is distributed across the body without touch sensation.

The image shows a brain with small lights inside it.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 28, 2014·3 min read

Journey of Discovery Starts Toward Understanding and Treating Networks of the Brain

DARPA's SUBNETS program includes two complementary research pathways that emphasize neural plasticity and single-neuron recording.

This image is taken from the video and shows a 3D representation of a neuron.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 19, 2014·5 min read

Illuminating Neuron Activity in 3D

Researchers have created a new imaging system which reveals neural activity throughout the brain of living animals.

This diagram shows how the HAPTIX system can help restore touch sensation to upper limb amputees.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 1, 2014·4 min read

By Restoring Sense of Touch to Amputees, HAPTIX Seeks to Overcome Physical and Psychological Effects of Upper Limb Loss

DARPA's HAPTIX program seeks to provide amputees with natural touch sensations.

This image shows the Neurogrid circuit board.

Featured Neuroscience Videos

·April 28, 2014·5 min read

Scientists Create Circuit Board Modeled on the Human Brain

Researchers have developed faster and more energy efficient microchips based on the human brain. The technology offers greater possibilities for advances in robotic and understanding of the human brain.