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Developing a headset to transfer visual perceptions from the sighted to the blind

Neuroscience NewsMay 21, 2019

Researchers are developing a new brain-to-brain communication headset that will allow the transfer of visual information from those with sight to the blind. The non-invasive system will 'write' information to neurons reprogrammed to fire in response to magnetic signals. ... Read More...

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New AI Sees Like a Human, Filling in the Blanks

Neuroscience NewsMay 16, 2019

A new deep learning system takes glimpses of its surroundings, representing less than 20% of a 360-degree view and infers the rest of the environment. ... Read More...

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Room for thought: Brain region that watches for walls identified

Neuroscience NewsMay 13, 2019

MEG neuroimaging implicates the occipital place area (OPA) in our ability to rapidly sense our surroundings. The findings may advance improving machine learning and robotics technology aimed at mimicking visual processes in the human brain.... Read More...

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A brain region for Pokémon characters?

Neuroscience NewsMay 6, 2019

Adults who played Pokemon video games as children had preferential activation in the visual system for Pokemon character, researchers report. The finding shed light on the development of the visual system and categorization in the brain. ... Read More...

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Dataset bridges human vision and machine learning

Neuroscience NewsMay 6, 2019

BOLD5000, a new, large scale data set of brain scans of people viewing images, is helping researchers to better understand how the brain processes images. The data set is a big step towards using computer visual models to study biological vision.... Read More...

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Artificial neural networks can be used to drive brain activity

Neuroscience NewsMay 3, 2019

Current deep learning models are able to create images strongly enough to activate specific neurons in the visual cortex. However, researchers say more accurate artificial neural network models should be developed to help produce more accurate control.... Read More...

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New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

Neuroscience NewsMarch 20, 2019

Retinal ganglion cell survival following a stroke depends on whether the pathway to the primary visual area remains active. Cells connected to inactive areas of the visual cortex suffer atrophy and degenerate, leading to permanent visual impairment.... Read More...

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With single gene insertion, blind mice regain sight

Neuroscience NewsMarch 17, 2019

Gene therapy that targets retinal ganglion cells with light-sensitive cone opsins helps restore vision in mice. Researchers report a potential human treatment could be available within three years. ... Read More...

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Nanotech Makes it Possible for Mice to See In Infrared

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 28, 2019

Researchers use nanotech to enhance vision in mice, enabling them to see infrared light as well as visible light.... Read More...

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Making Sense of How the Blind ‘See’ Color

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 28, 2019

Researchers suggest blind and sighted people experience visual phenomena differently, but share a common understanding of them.... Read More...

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How the Brain Processes Images

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 22, 2019

Researchers report signals from the retina are subjected to selective processing at the earliest neural way-station in the functional pathway connecting the retina to the visual cortex.... Read More...

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Heavy Smoking Can Damage Vision

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 18, 2019

A new study reports those who smoke 20 or more cigarettes a day have a reduced ability to discriminate contrast and colors compared to non smokers. ... Read More...

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Developing a headset to transfer visual perceptions from the sighted to the blind

New AI Sees Like a Human, Filling in the Blanks

Room for thought: Brain region that watches for walls identified

A brain region for Pokémon characters?

Dataset bridges human vision and machine learning

Artificial neural networks can be used to drive brain activity

New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

With single gene insertion, blind mice regain sight

Nanotech Makes it Possible for Mice to See In Infrared

Making Sense of How the Blind ‘See’ Color

How the Brain Processes Images

Heavy Smoking Can Damage Vision