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·August 21, 2023·7 min read

Decoding Music from the Mind

Researchers played Pink Floyd's “Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1,” to patients, recording the brain's electrical activity. The objective was to reconstruct what the patients were hearing.

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·August 2, 2023·7 min read

Microchip Links Brain, Spine and Body, Allowing Paralyzed Man to Move and Feel

In a historic clinical trial, researchers successfully implanted microchips into the brain of a paralyzed man. This pioneering procedure, combined with developed AI algorithms, has established a "double neural bypass" – an electronic bridge enabling brain-body communication.

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·July 27, 2023·8 min read

Tiny Thermoelectric Device Restores Thermal Perception in Phantom Limb

Researchers created a revolutionary tiny and efficient thermoelectric device, which can help amputees feel temperature with their phantom limbs. Known as the wearable thin-film thermoelectric cooler (TFTEC), this device is lightweight, incredibly fast, and energy-efficient, potentially revolutionizing applications such as prosthetics, augmented reality haptics, and thermally-modulated therapeutics.

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·July 21, 2023·4 min read

Mathematical Tool Simplifies Neural Activity Visualization

Researchers have developed an innovative technique that simplifies the visualization of brain activity patterns during daily experiences. This method utilizes state-space analysis, a method that disentangles complex, mixed neuronal activity into separate components, creating more straightforward visualizations.

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·July 1, 2023·5 min read

Revitalizing Brains: Holistic Rehab Program Boosts Cognitive Performance

Researchers pioneered a 12-week program that leverages lifestyle interventions and brain coaching to improve cognitive function in individuals experiencing ADHD, post-concussion syndrome, and memory loss. This multi-disciplinary, non-pharmaceutical approach notably enhances memory, mood, attention, alertness, and sleep patterns.

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·June 30, 2023·5 min read

Harmonizing Recovery: Robotic Glove Helps Stroke Survivors Relearn Music

A 'smart hand exoskeleton', a custom-made robotic glove, can aid stroke patients in relearning dexterity-based skills like playing music. The glove, equipped with integrated tactile sensors, soft actuators, and artificial intelligence, can mimic natural hand movements and provide tactile sensations.

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·June 21, 2023·5 min read

Low-Level Laser Therapy Effective for Tinnitus Treatment

In the hunt for effective treatments for tinnitus, a debilitating condition affecting approximately 750 million people worldwide, researchers found that low-level laser therapy outshines other therapies. The study demonstrated superior outcomes from laser acupuncture alone and transmeatal low-power laser stimulation.

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·June 17, 2023·4 min read

Interfacing Minds and Machines: An Exploration of Neural Implants and Brain-Computer Interfaces

Neural implants and Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) have revolutionized our understanding of the brain and its interaction with technology. By translating neural activity into computational commands, they enable communication and control for individuals with motor disabilities, and open up new avenues for cognitive enhancement and neuroprosthetic applications.

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·June 14, 2023·6 min read

A Chip Off the Old Eye: Device Mimics Human Vision and Memory

Researchers developed a single-chip device that mimics the human eye's capacity to capture, process, and store visual data. This groundbreaking innovation, fueled by a thin layer of doped indium oxide, could be a significant leap towards applications like self-driving cars that require quick, complex decision-making abilities.

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·June 14, 2023·3 min read

Video Game Algorithm Unlocks Molecular Mysteries of Brain Cells

Researchers leveraged a tracking algorithm from video games to study molecules' behavior within live brain cells. They adapted the fast and accurate algorithm used to track bullets in combat games for use in super-resolution microscopy.

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·June 13, 2023·4 min read

Gut-Brain Connection Illuminated

Researchers unlocked new aspects of the complex gut-brain connection using a vibrating capsule ingested by participants. This unique methodology allowed researchers to directly measure neural responses during gastrointestinal stimulation.

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·June 12, 2023·6 min read

Predicting Dementia in Parkinson’s: EEG Might Hold the Key

Data from a single EEG electrode might predict cognitive decline, including dementia, in patients with Parkinson's disease. Researchers discovered that reduced strength of specific low-frequency brain waves, known as delta and theta waves, was strongly linked to cognitive dysfunction in these patients.

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Decoding Music from the Mind

Microchip Links Brain, Spine and Body, Allowing Paralyzed Man to Move and Feel

Tiny Thermoelectric Device Restores Thermal Perception in Phantom Limb

Mathematical Tool Simplifies Neural Activity Visualization

Revitalizing Brains: Holistic Rehab Program Boosts Cognitive Performance

Harmonizing Recovery: Robotic Glove Helps Stroke Survivors Relearn Music

Low-Level Laser Therapy Effective for Tinnitus Treatment

Interfacing Minds and Machines: An Exploration of Neural Implants and Brain-Computer Interfaces

A Chip Off the Old Eye: Device Mimics Human Vision and Memory

Video Game Algorithm Unlocks Molecular Mysteries of Brain Cells

Gut-Brain Connection Illuminated

Predicting Dementia in Parkinson’s: EEG Might Hold the Key

Blood Test Predicts Multiple Sclerosis Years Before Symptoms Appear

CBD’s Neuroprotective Properties Explored

Treatment Relieves Chronic Lyme Disease’s Neurological Symptoms

How Drugs Hijack the Brain’s Reward System

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