This Is What Your Brain Does When You’re Not Doing Anything
When your mind is wandering, your brain’s “default mode” network is active. Its discovery 20 years ago inspired a raft of research into networks of brain regions and how they interact with each other......»»
Frequent lengthy space travel takes a toll on astronauts" brains, study shows
As we enter a new era in space travel, a study looking at how the human brain reacts to traveling outside Earth's gravity suggests frequent flyers should wait three years after longer missions to allow the physiological changes in their brains to res.....»»
Warning firms may use brain data to watch workers
The data watchdog examined a range of potential future uses of “neurotech” in a new report......»»
Mind how you use brain data, privacy watchdog warns
An increasing number of companies are interested in "neurotech", the information commissioner says......»»
People Let a Startup Put a Brain Implant in Their Skull—for 15 Minutes
Precision Neuroscience’s brain-computer interface sits on top of the brain, not in it. That could make it easier to implant, and less likely to damage tissue......»»
People Let a Startup Put a Brain Implant in Their Skulls—for 15 Minutes
Precision Neuroscience’s brain-computer interface sits on top of the brain, not in it. That could make it easier to implant, and less likely to damage tissue......»»
3D printing near net shape parts with no post-processing
Carnegie Mellon University Professor Rahul Panat, and his team, were developing a new type of 3D printed Brain-Computer Interface (or BCI) device where custom micropillars capture the communication signals from neurons when they stumbled upon an unex.....»»
Optical memristors review: Shining a light on neuromorphic computing
AI, machine learning, and ChatGPT may be relatively new buzzwords in the public domain, but developing a computer that functions like the human brain and nervous system—both hardware and software combined—has been a decades-long challenge. Engine.....»»
Missing link explains mRNA delivery in brain cells
Brain cells manufacture proteins in every corner, including their long branches. Neurons missing this ability cause severe neurological disorders like disability and epilepsy. The groups of Marino Zerial, Max Planck Institute (MPI) of Molecular Cell.....»»
Dangerous brain abscesses spiked in US kids as COVID restrictions dropped
Cases are on the decline, but still above baseline rates. Enlarge / An MRI image of a brain with an abscess causing seizures. (credit: Getty | BSIP) As pandemic restrictions eased, pediatricians around the country saw a.....»»
Firms withheld pesticide toxicity data from EU: study
Several major agrochemical companies did not disclose to European Union authorities studies assessing the toxic effects of pesticide ingredients on brain development, research said on Thursday......»»
Flexible nanoelectrodes can provide fine-grained brain stimulation
Conventional implantable medical devices designed for brain stimulation are often too rigid and bulky for what is one of the body's softest and most delicate tissues......»»
This Machine Makes You Hallucinate
Prolonged exposure to strobe lights has a psychedelic effect, which researchers are investigating as a way to heal the brain......»»
Examining networks in the dog brain provides further insights into mammalian evolution
A study on canine brain networks reveals that during mammalian brain evolution, the role of the cingulate cortex, a bilateral structure located deep in the cerebral cortex, was partly taken over by the lateral frontal lobes, which control problem-sol.....»»
Neuralink: Why is Elon Musk’s brain chip firm in the news?
Elon Musk’s brain chip firm Neuralink has received the US regulatory green light for its first human clinical trial, after earlier controversies......»»
Neuralink: Elon Musk"s brain chip firm wins US approval for human study
The billionaire's Neuralink implant company wants to help restore people's vision and mobility......»»
Brain-Spine Interface Allows Paralyzed Man to Walk Using His Thoughts
A device provides a connection between the brain and spinal cord, allowing thought to control movement.....»»
Here"s What Causes Motion Sickness
Here's how to reconcile the mismatch in what your senses are telling your brain.....»»
A Rare Form of Dementia Can Unleash Creativity
Frontotemporal dementia can release the creative potential of the brain’s visual areas.....»»
Elon Musk’s Neuralink gets FDA nod to test brain implant in humans
Musk has said previously that he'd have one of the implants fitted in his brain but he's not expected to be among the first round of volunteers......»»
Neuralink: Elon Musk"s brain chip firm says US approval won for human study
The billionaire's Neuralink implant company wants to help restore people's vision and mobility......»»