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Autism risk genes also linked to higher intelligence
Posted in Science on 11th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
Researchers have found new evidence linking genetic factors associated with autism to better cognitive ability in people who do not have the condition.
Baidu welcomes China's military to join China Brain project on AI systems
Posted in Hardware on 9th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
Chinese search giant Baidu, has proposed a state-level project on artificial intelligence (AI) systems called 'China Brain'.
Brain structure varies depending on how trusting people are of others, study shows
Posted in Medicine on 8th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
This research may have implications for future treatments of psychological conditions such as autism.
The human brain may age less than was previously thought
Posted in Medicine on 5th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
This has important consequences for understanding how the brain changes with age and challenges current theories of ageing.
Brain makes decisions with same method used to break Enigma
Posted in Science on 3rd Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
When making simple decisions, neurons in the brain apply the same statistical trick used by Alan Turing to help break Germanys Enigma code during World War II.