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Scientists uncover how a fluctuating brain network may make us better thinkers

Posted in Medicine on 2nd Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller

When the brain is more integrated people do better on complex tasks.

New 'Artificial Synapse' Gets Closer to Mimicking Brain Connections

Posted in Science on 30th Sep, 2016
by Alex Muller

A brain-inspired computing component provides the most faithful emulation yet of connections among neurons in the human brain, researchers say.

Human Brain Atlas Updated with Unprecedented Resolution

Posted in Software on 29th Sep, 2016
by Alex Muller

The new Allen Brain Atlas combines neuroimaging and tissue staining to offer an unprecedented level of resolution.

Researchers Develop New Understandings of Memory Formation with Brain Simulation

Posted in Science on 15th Sep, 2016
by Alex Muller

A remarkable property of the network is its ability to retrieve previously stored memories from incomplete or degraded versions.

The NIH will track brains of 10,000 kids as they grow up

Posted in Science on 14th Sep, 2016
by Alex Muller

The massive brain development study will span a decade