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A soft, bio-friendly 3D brain-implant electrode

Posted in Science on 12th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

Can capture signals from single neurons in the brain over a long period of time, without causing brain-tissue damage.

Action video games improve brain function more than 'brain games'

Posted in Games on 11th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

Games that feature quickly moving targets and that require the user to make rapid, accurate decisions, have particularly positive cognitive impacts.

How to grow old brain cells for studying age-related diseases

Posted in Medicine on 10th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

The new technique, which yields cells resembling those found in older peoples brains, will be a boon to scientists studying age-related diseases like Alzheimers and Parkinsons.

Mini-brains will help medical research

Posted in Science on 5th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

If Brown University scientists have their way, just about any lab could make some simulated brain matter of their own.

Kavli foundation invests $100 Million into brain research

Posted in Science on 2nd Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

Researchers hope the money will help develop tools that will allow neuroscientists to see the whole picture of how the brain works.