biology
Neurons involved in working memory fire in bursts, not continuously
Posted in Science on 24th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller
By having these different bursts coming at different moments in time, you can keep different items in memory separate from one another.
How microbes contribute to heart disease
Posted in Science on 23rd Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller
The TMAO chemical sparks an even greater cascade of problems inside the body leading to cardiovascular disease and an increased risk for heart attack and stroke.
DARPA is using peripheral nerve stimulation to accelerate learning
Posted in Science on 21st Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller
Unlike many of DARPAs neuroscience and neurotechnology endeavors, it will aim not just to restore lost function but to advance capabilities beyond normal levels.
Electrical brain stimulation could boost benefits of stroke rehabilitation
Posted in Medicine on 20th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller
Research indicates that transcranial direct current stimulation during therapy might help stroke patients recover more movement.
This Amazing Computer Chip Is Made of Live Brain Cells
Posted in Hardware on 18th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller
So what if we could harness the power of the human brain by using actual brain cells to power the next generation of computers?