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Human cells from the blood turned into brain cells

Posted in Medicine on 22nd May, 2015
by Alex Muller

Scientists have discovered how to turn human blood cells into brain cells, opening the doors to better understanding disease in the body.

Brain-controlled bionic legs are here

Posted in Hardware on 21st May, 2015
by Alex Muller

This is a bigger breakthrough in the field of robotics and advanced prosthetics than it might appear.

You could one day be identified by your unique 'BrainPrint'

Posted in Science on 21st May, 2015
by Alex Muller

This could lead to a whole new way for people to securely access their devices, no passwords required.

Hydrogels boost ability of stem cells to restore eyesight and heal brains

Posted in Science on 17th May, 2015
by Alex Muller

Stem cell-derived photoreceptor cells were injected into the retina, leading to improved eyesight.

A big step toward mapping the human brain

Posted in Science on 17th May, 2015
by Alex Muller

The Allen Institute for Brain Science, a key player in the BRAIN Initiative, has launched a database of neuronal cell types as a first step toward understanding the brain.