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·December 17, 2016·5 min read

Controlling Robotic Arms With The Brain

Researchers use non-invasive EEG technology to allow people to move a robotic arm with the power of their minds.

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·June 13, 2025·3 min read

Different Autism Genes, Same Brain Signature

New research shows that different genetic forms of autism may produce a shared brain activity pattern, revealing a potential common neural signature despite distinct genetic origins. Using brain-wide recordings in preclinical models, scientists observed that autism-linked mutations affected how expectations are updated during decision-making.

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·June 1, 2023·4 min read

Untangling the Human Mind: The Interplay Between Cognition and Personality

Researchers make strides in mapping the complex interplay between human cognition and personality traits. This study synthesized data from over 1,300 studies globally, representing 2 million participants, to examine how personality traits and cognitive abilities intertwine.

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·March 11, 2024·4 min read

Brain’s Unified Blueprint: Shaping Early Neurodevelopment

Researchers provided new insights into brain development, revealing that different brain regions share a similar organizational structure in early stages rather than being pre-specialized. This finding, supported by advanced optical imaging, suggests a universal blueprint for brain development, which has significant implications for understanding neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and schizophrenia.

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·May 8, 2023·5 min read

New Technique Rapidly Detects Parkinson’s and Chronic Wasting Disease

Researchers have developed a faster and more accurate diagnostic technique for the detection of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and chronic wasting disease (CWD). The method dramatically improves the performance of advanced protein-misfolding detection methods.

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·November 1, 2021·4 min read

Boosting Human Mental Function With Brain Stimulation

A new method that merged artificial intelligence with electrical brain stimulation improved brain functions related to self-control and mental flexibility.

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·January 15, 2019·4 min read

Hundreds of Genes Affecting Tobacco and Alcohol Use Identified

Researchers have identified over 500 genetic variants which affect the use of, and addiction to, alcohol and tobacco.

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·November 6, 2023·3 min read

The Cerebellum is Key to Unlocking Social Memory Woes

Researchers made a pivotal discovery about the cerebellum's role in social recognition memory, potentially revolutionizing treatment for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. By modulating cerebellar activity in preclinical models, they found it crucial for retrieving social information, a function often deteriorating in dementia patients.

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·May 25, 2020·4 min read

Scientists isolate live COVID-19 virus from feces, detect RNA on surfaces

Researchers isolated live SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, from the feces of patients who died as a result of coronavirus infection. Antigens to the virus were also found in post-mortem gastrointestinal surface cells. Isolating the live virus from fecal matter indicates evidence of the infectious virus in feces is a common manifestation of COVID-19. Researchers also found SARS-CoV-2 RNA on surfaces and bedding samples in hotel rooms used by two presymptomatic people who were later diagnosed with COVID-19.

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·August 17, 2019·4 min read

Researcher decodes the brain to help patients with mental illnesses

Specific algorithms and brain signatures can be used to tell when a person is focused, indicating who may be able to benefit from electrical stimulation to help boost attention. The findings could help improve a patient's ability to manage focus deficits associated with a range of mental health problems.

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·August 11, 2022·5 min read

Sound Plus Electrical Body Stimulation Has Potential to Treat Chronic Pain

Combining electrical stimulation with sounds that activate the somatosensory cortex could help bring relief to those suffering from chronic pain and other neurological conditions.