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$100 million investment to unlock the power of the human brain and make our neural code programmable

Posted in Medicine on 21st Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller

To our great detriment, we understand very little about the human brain.

Uncovering depression's web in the brain

Posted in Medicine on 20th Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller

Depression could come down to stronger and weaker connections between various parts of the brain.

New Study Finds Knowingly Taking Placebo Pills Eases Pain

Posted in Medicine on 18th Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller

Fake pills reduced pain and disability in patients with low back pain.

Researchers predict with high accuracy if antidepressants will help

Posted in Medicine on 16th Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller

Researchers were able to predict at 80% if antidepressants would help patients by analyzing their brain and personal history.

A Paralyzed Man Just Regained the Sense of Touch, Thanks to a Brain Implant

Posted in Medicine on 15th Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller

Researchers have developed a set of brain implants that allowed a paralyzed man to feel sensations through a robot arm.