biology
Neuropixels probes record activity of hundreds of neurons simultaneously
Posted in Medicine on 11th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller
Researchers have developed powerful new 'Neuropixels' brain probes that can simultaneously monitor the neural activity of hundreds of neurons.
Old human cells rejuvenated in breakthrough discovery on aging
Posted in Science on 9th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller
A new way to rejuvenate old cells in the laboratory, making them not only look younger, but start to behave more like young cells, has been discovered.
Blood plasma from young donors improves functional ability for Alzheimers
Posted in Medicine on 6th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller
It was the group of participants, who had no idea if they were getting a placebo, who showed the most improvement in function.
Newly discovered orangutan species is 'among the most threatened great apes in the world'
Posted in Science on 4th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller
Unfortunately, the researchers say, there are only about 800 Tapanuli orangutans left.
Do We Need Brain Implants to Keep Up with Robots?
Posted in Science on 3rd Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller
Neuroscientist Christof Koch calls for a crash program in brain technologies to make us smarter.