artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeurologyNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 19, 2019‘Alexa, monitor my heart’: Researchers develop first contactless cardiac arrest AI system for smart speakersA new skill artificial intelligence app for smart speakers like Google Home and Amazon Echo can detect the gasping sounds of agonal breathing and call for help. The AI can detect breathing events with 97% accuracy from up to 20 meters away. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 31, 2018‘Anxiety Cells’ Identified in the HippocampusResearchers reveal in mice, certain cells within the hippocampus fire when the animal is anxious and this triggers anxiety related behaviors to occur. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 20, 2018‘Brain on a Chip’ Reveals How the Brain FoldsA new 'brain on a chip' study reveals the physical and biological mechanisms behind how the brain develops its folds. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 10, 2016‘Brain Road Map’ Reflects Behavioral Differences Between the SexesResearchers believe their findings could provide new insights into personalized medicine and treatments for specific disorders. Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·November 28, 2014‘Chatty’ Cells Help Build the BrainGenetic cues and communication between neurons and progenitors influence the development o the cerebral cortex, a new study reports. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 21, 2018‘Compulsivity Circuit’ in Heavy Drinkers IdentifiedResearchers identify a driving network for compulsivity in those with alcohol use disorders. The study reports heavy drinkers have more activity in the prefronal cortex, insular and striatum, areas of the brain critical for reward and decision making. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 24, 2015‘Connector Hubs’ Help Brain Network CoordinationResearchers look at the critical role connector hubs play in filtering and routing information in neural networks. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 10, 2016‘Couch Potatoes’ May Have Smaller Brains in Later LifeAccording to a new study, poor physical fitness in middle age may be linked to lower brain volume in later life. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·July 11, 2019‘Crosstalk’ between genes promotes brain inflammation in Alzheimer’sFindings could help in the development of treatments to prevent brain inflammation associated with Alzheimer's disease. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeuroscienceneurotech·January 7, 2019‘Deep Squeak’ Helps Researchers Decode Rodent ChatterUsing a deep learning algorithm dubbed 'DeepSqueak', researchers have been able to pick up and decode rodent vocalizations. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·April 3, 2019‘Depression Genes’ May Not ExistContradicting previous studies, UC Boulder researchers report there is no clear evidence of any candidate gene associated with depression. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 3, 2017‘Drain Pipes’ in the Brain: Lymphatic Vessels Act As Pipeline Between Brain and Immune SystemA new study in eLife provides evidence that our brains may drain waste via our lymphatic vessels. The vessels may act as a 'pipeline' between the brain and immune system. Researchers say the findings could alter the way we think about how the brain and immune system inter-relate. Read More
