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·September 19, 2023·3 min read

3D-Printed Nerve Networks Come Alive

Engineers have pioneered the 3D printing of nerve networks using "bioinks" packed with living neurons. This novel technique allows for the creation of 3D neural circuits that emulate the intricate connections seen in a living brain.

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·September 19, 2023·4 min read

DishBrain: Bio-Computing’s Rise and Ethics in the Age of Living Machines

The revolutionary field of bio-computing is making waves as DishBrain, a neural system combining 800,000 living brain cells, learns to play Pong. Recognizing the pressing need for ethical guidelines in this emerging domain, the pioneers behind DishBrain have joined forces with bioethicists in a study.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 15, 2023·3 min read

Detecting Depression: A 1-Minute EEG Test Reveals Mood Shifts

Depression, a challenging condition to diagnose early, may now be detected more promptly using a simple 1-minute Electroencephalogram (EEG) test at home. This study revealed a relationship between EEG results and the severity of participants' depressive moods over several weeks.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 8, 2023·5 min read

Brainless Robots Navigate Mazes

Researchers designed a "brainless" soft robot that can autonomously navigate through complex environments using physical intelligence. Unlike their previous model, which could only turn upon encountering obstacles, this robot can turn on its own.

Brain Cancer Featured Neuroscience

·September 6, 2023·6 min read

Rice-Sized Device Tests 20-Plus Brain Cancer Treatments at Once

Researchers developed a minuscule device, akin to a grain of rice in size, that can simultaneously test numerous treatments for challenging brain cancers like gliomas. Implanted into a patient's tumor during surgery and removed afterward, the device offers real-time insights on drug effects on the tumor microenvironment.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 1, 2023·5 min read

Revolutionizing Animal Behavior Studies with Cutting-Edge Tech

Researchers unveiled SMART-BARN, a state-of-the-art facility to study the group behavior of animals. Housed in an 18th-century barn and a gymnasium-sized Imaging Hangar, the tool uses high-throughput techniques like optical and acoustic tracking to monitor animals in 3D.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 1, 2023·4 min read

Zap Your Brain, Boost Your Math Skills

Researchers discovered that electrical noise stimulation to the frontal part of the brain can improve mathematical learning. The study focused on those who initially showed low levels of brain excitation towards math.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·August 28, 2023·4 min read

Smart Glasses, Dumb Etiquette? How AR Affects Social Power Balance

Researchers explore how augmented reality (AR) smart glasses impact interactions between the wearer and those around them. The study found that while the technology eases the anxiety of the person wearing the glasses, it can disempower others who are unsure of what's happening on the other side of the lens.

Featured Neuroscience

·August 28, 2023·4 min read

AI Turns Brain Waves into Spoken Words

Researchers achieved a breakthrough in converting brain signals to audible speech with up to 100% accuracy. The team used brain implants and artificial intelligence to directly map brain activity to speech in patients with epilepsy.

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Featured Neuroscience

·August 28, 2023·8 min read

Watch to Eat Less: VR Videos Curb Candy Cravings

Researchers find that watching immersive videos of candy consumption can significantly reduce one's craving for sweets. Participants who viewed the video 30 times ate an average of a third less candy compared to the control group.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·August 24, 2023·4 min read

Revolutionizing Autism Research in Virtual Reality

Autism, an inherently unique and multi-faceted condition, lacks a standardized diagnostic approach, making treatment and research challenges. A new study highlights the potential of mouse models in autism research, offering insights into molecular and physiological mechanisms.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·August 23, 2023·7 min read

Embracing Virtually: How Digital Interactions Mirror the Warmth of Real-World Hugs

The concept of "digital hugs" challenges the way we think about physical vs. online interactions. Recent research investigates how the feelings and experiences surrounding a hug can be translated and even amplified in digital spaces, especially during times when physical connections are limited.

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3D-Printed Nerve Networks Come Alive

DishBrain: Bio-Computing’s Rise and Ethics in the Age of Living Machines

Detecting Depression: A 1-Minute EEG Test Reveals Mood Shifts

Brainless Robots Navigate Mazes

Rice-Sized Device Tests 20-Plus Brain Cancer Treatments at Once

Revolutionizing Animal Behavior Studies with Cutting-Edge Tech

Zap Your Brain, Boost Your Math Skills

AI Turns Brain Waves into Spoken Words

Watch to Eat Less: VR Videos Curb Candy Cravings

Revolutionizing Autism Research in Virtual Reality

Embracing Virtually: How Digital Interactions Mirror the Warmth of Real-World Hugs

How Imagination Fuels Empathy and Prosocial Behavior

Dopamine’s Role in Learning from Rewards and Penalties

Taste-Driven AI Algorithms Enhance Wine Selections

Peptide PACAP’s Key Role in Alcohol Addiction

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