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·April 13, 2017·5 min read

Human Cognitive Map Scales According to Surroundings

A new study investigates how we are able to assess new locations and become orientated with the help of visual cues.

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·April 5, 2017·5 min read

Finger Prosthesis Provides Clues to Brain Health

An experiment aimed to investigate how the brain interprets artificial touch sensation from a finger neuroprosthesis, has revealed new information for developing way to measure brain health.

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·March 20, 2017·2 min read

People Remain Calm as the World Ends, Video Game Study Suggests

A new study reveals people tend to behave helpfully as their virtual world ends.

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·February 24, 2017·5 min read

Using Virtual Reality to Detect Mild Cognitive Impairment

Researchers report mild cognitive impairment can be remotely detected with the help of a self administered brain training game.

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·February 1, 2017·4 min read

‘Mirror Game’ Test Could Secure Early Detection of Schizophrenia

A new computerized 'mirror game' has been shown to give more accurate diagnosis of schizophrenia than clinical interviews, a new study reports.

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·December 17, 2016·4 min read

Virtual Reality May Help Improve Motor Skills in Damaged Limbs

Using virtual reality technology may allow people to regain motor control in damaged limbs, a new study reports.

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·December 13, 2016·3 min read

Your Left Hand Knows What Your Right Hand is Doing

Findings using virtual reality could help to improve treatments for people with limited hand strength.

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·December 8, 2016·5 min read

Deep Brain Stimulation May Not Boost Memory

A new study reports DBS does not improve memory performance.

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·December 6, 2016·5 min read

No Peeking: Humans Play Computer Games Using Only Direct Brain Stimulation

Using only direct brain stimulation, game players navigate through simple computerized mazes, a new study reports.

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·December 2, 2016·7 min read

Phantom Movements in Augmented Reality Helps Patients With Phantom Limb Pain

Researchers have developed a new method that utilizes both machine learning and augmented reality to help treat those with chronic phantom limb pain following amputation.